Support Secretary - Oncology Admin
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We are seeking an enthusiastic Support Secretary to provide comprehensive support to the Medical Secretaries based within the Oncology Department at Derriford Hospital.
The successful candidate will display excellent communication skills , be able to work well within a team and have the ability to work well within a busy environment. They must be able to prioritise their work efficiently in order to maintain an effective service to the team.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of administrative support to the Oncology Department. Including Booking of appointments, filing, audio typing and other administrative/secretarial functions.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to accurately touch type
- Sound proven knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent audio typing
- Demonstrable experience as audio typist
Desirable
- Previous demonstrable experience in a large clinical setting
- Proven knowledge of medical terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE's 9-4 (A-C) in Maths & English or equivalent demonstrable experience
- OCR level II Typing standard or equivalent
Desirable
- Audio typing qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Good inter-personal skills
- Attention to detail
About the employer
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.