Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working in a secretarial/administrative role
- Experience
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Systems eg. Word, Excel, SharePoint, Powerpoint, Outlook , Internet Explorer and note/minute taking
- Personal Attributes
Self motivated and reliable
- Personal Attributes
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent keyboard skills
- Knowledge and Skills
High degree of IT and literacy including creating spreadsheets, producing reports, manipulating data and word processing documents
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent organisational skills/ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines within a busy environment
- Knowledge and Skills
To respond and adapt to the changing needs of the service
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge and Skills
Pro-active in dealing with administrative issues
- Qualifications and Training
GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
- Qualifications and Training
Knowledge of patient administration and other related systems, acquired through training experience to NVQ3 equivalent level or Advanced Level of Certificate of Technical Competence (IHRIM) or equivalent.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Skills
Well developed interpersonal skills
Job overview
Therapy Secretary to Community Therapy Team Leads - Middlesbrough Council
Base: Cavendish House, Middlesbrough
The integrated Occupational Therapy Service provides a service to South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough Social Care and Redcar & Cleveland Social Care.
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic motivated person to join the Administration Team for IOTS to provide secretarial support to the Occupational Therapy Team Leads and Social Care team at Middlesbrough Council.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will need to have previous experience working as a secretary or in an administration role, have a good standard of IT and literacy skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office systems eg. Word, Excel, SharePoint, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Internet Explorer and note/minute taking.
You will need to have excellent organisational skills/ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines within a busy environment.
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by the office manager.
We are looking for the right person to join our team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Therapy Secretary with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, England. It is listed as a Secretary role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term till - 31.03.2027). The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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