Medical Secretary - Community Paediatric Department in Crewe

Medical Secretary - Community Paediatric Department

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Community Paediatrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday - hours to be finalised at interview) Job ref 412-W&C-8376331

Site Wharton Primary Healthcare Centre Town Winsford Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Community Paediatric Department forms part of the Women’s & Children’s Division of the Trust, and provides a service to children from birth up to age 19. We have a team of Community Paediatricians and Specialist Nurses, supported by administrative and clinic support staff. The department is based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe and at Wharton Healthcare Centre in Winsford, and we currently have a vacancy for a medical secretary, working up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00, hours to be finalised at interview.

Whilst the post is based primarily at Wharton Healthcare Centre, service need may require you to work at our Leighton base from time to time.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should be highly motivated and have the ability to work on their own initiative, but also be happy to work as part of a team. Previous secretarial experience is essential. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required for this role.

You will deal with a considerable number of calls from referrers and parents/carers, and it's therefore essential that you have a calm, empathetic approach.

You will work within a small friendly team all of whom support each other when necessary.

Person specification

• Able to produce accurate and timely documentation for approval by clinician
• Good understanding of patient-centred care
• Understanding of the need for a flexible and adaptive approach
• Good understanding of role boundaries

Experience

• Proven previous administrative experience

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Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
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• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

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Application numbers

We expect to receive a very high level of applications for this vacancy, and due to this a limit has been set on the number of applications we are able to receive. Once this limit is reached the vacancy will close. We would urge interested candidates who meet the specification to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Name Pam Corbett Job title Support Manager Email address pamela.corbett@mcht.nhs.uk Telephone number 01270 278299 Additional information

Available Monday to Thursday

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
Telephone jennifer.burkquest@mcht.nhs.uk