# Support Secretary/Typist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-secretarytypist/b248dbb1-3ad7-4694-88e8-b7e0b84aa62c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-secretarytypist/b248dbb1-3ad7-4694-88e8-b7e0b84aa62c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Ashton Under Lyne - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Pro-rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 18 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T10:00:59.802Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/AshtonunderLyne/Tameside_Glossop_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8073745 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8073745?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ### Support Secretary/Typist - Band 3 18 hours a week Permanent Please state in your supporting information which hours you would prefer ***Previous applicants need not apply*** Are you currently working in the NHS or similar environment and have fantastic administration and typing skills?  A great multitasker?  A good eye for detail? Would you like to be part of a supportive team who work together to help our patients? You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our secretarial and admin team.  The post holder will provide an excellent administrative service to enable the delivery of an effective, efficient and timely service to our patients and their families. If you enjoy communicating with people, are a good team player with excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a willingness to contribute to positive team working, we would love to hear from you! ### Main duties of the job This post holder to be responsible for the typing, transcribing and checking of clinical correspondence and documents relating to patient pathways via the use of audio digital dictation. Responsible for producing letters within the agreed time frame ensuring quality and accuracy is maintained at all times. Manage the patient’s pathway by responding to queries and requests in clinical correspondence. Communicating these actions via the use of the IT solutions provided to communicate with the Consultant Secretaries and Waiting List Coordinators. The role and duties must be carried out in line with all national and local targets and achieve all KPI’s. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. ## Job Details 18 hours a week Permanent Please state in your supporting information which hours you would prefer ***Previous applicants need not apply*** Are you currently working in the NHS or similar environment and have fantastic administration and typing skills? A great multitasker? A good eye for detail? Would you like to be part of a supportive team who work together to help our patients? You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where patient welfare is at the heart of all you do. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our secretarial and admin team. The post holder will provide an excellent administrative service to enable the delivery of an effective, efficient and timely service to our patients and their families. If you enjoy communicating with people, are a good team player with excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a willingness to contribute to positive team working, we would love to hear from you! ## Job Description This post holder to be responsible for the typing, transcribing and checking of clinical correspondence and documents relating to patient pathways via the use of audio digital dictation. Responsible for producing letters within the agreed time frame ensuring quality and accuracy is maintained at all times. Manage the patient’s pathway by responding to queries and requests in clinical correspondence. Communicating these actions via the use of the IT solutions provided to communicate with the Consultant Secretaries and Waiting List Coordinators. The role and duties must be carried out in line with all national and local targets and achieve all KPI’s. Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. ## Responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of audio typing and/or voice recognition transcribing - Experience as a medical secretary - Experience of dealing with members of the public - Working as part of a team - Experience of working directly with Medical staff - Experience of working to national standards and guidelines **Desirable** - Experience working in an acute hospital setting ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent communication skills (written, verbal & telephone) - Excellent interpersonal skills in order to liaise with clinicians, senior managers, and clerical staff - Appreciate the needs of patients, carers and healthcare staff - Able to react to unpredictable issues; reprioritising own workload - Good keyboard skills for regular use of computer systems/IT Skills - Competent in the use of Microsoft Office - Familiarity with waiting list administrative procedures and policy issues - Knowledge of the requirements of the referral to treatment (RTT) standards - Knowledge of Lorenzo & ORMIS (or equivalent) - Understanding of medical terminology **Desirable** - competent use of Lorenzo Patient Administration System or similar and ORMIS - competent in the use of a digital dictation system - knowledge of Caldicott guidelines and Data Protection ### Education Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE C/4 English/Maths level or equivalent **Desirable** - RSA3 or equivalent - AMSPAR or equivalent - Audio transcription ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 917.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365193) - [job description (pdf, 504.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365192) - [hospital site map (jpg, 160.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2829) - [hospital floor plan (pdf, 50.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1204) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.