Job summary
We're looking for a Support Secretary to join our amazing Radiology Secretary Team
If you're organised, enthusiastic, and enjoy working as part of a supportive and friendly team, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting our Radiology service
To provide a comprehensive support service to Medical Secretaries, Consultant(s), Medical Staff and the Departmental Team within the general procedures laid down for the Department. The confidential nature of all work concerning patients must be understood and safeguarded. The Support Secretary is part of a team and must regard the interests of the patient as paramount and, as such, must be aware of the Data Protection Act (1968) and be aware of the consequences of failure to comply with it.
Main duties of the job
To type (within agreed timescales), mostly from audio/digital dictation, radiology reports and other correspondence as required. Dispatch reports promptly
To participate in the "Alert" system for notifying results
To assist the Radiology Secretaries/Administrator in administrative duties as required.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description
(please note:- a typing test will be completed as part of the interview process)
Person Specification
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Essential
- Excellent typing experience
Desirable
- Communications & Organisational skills
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Essential
- English & Maths GCSE Grade A-C
Desirable
- Knowledge of windows application
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Essential
- Familiarity with Medical terminology
Desirable
- IT Literacy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust. Warrington & Halton Hospitals
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
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