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Medical Secretary
Closing date is 05 January ****
We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to work as part of our friendly and versatile Paediatric secretarial team at the Royal Alex Children's Hospital, Brighton.
You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with NHS colleagues, patients and relatives by email, telephone and face to face.
You must be able to prioritise your workload, be good at time management and meet deadlines.
You must be adaptable and embrace change.
You must have at least 2 years' experience in a secretarial/administrative role.
Knowledge of working in a hospital environment or similar is desirable but not essential.
We are happy to consider a job share if appropriate and suitable candidates are available.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting the paediatric team with administrative tasks, managing appointments, handling correspondence, and providing excellent customer service to patients and families.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
The position requires strong organisational skills, effective communication, and the ability to prioritise tasks within a fast-paced environment.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, so sponsorship cannot be provided.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Experience of a secretarial/administrative role
Prioritisation of workload, time management and meeting deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with NHS colleagues, patients, and relatives
Experience in audio typing
IT literacy (Word, Excel, email)
Knowledge of working in a hospital environment or similar (desirable but not essential)
Medical terminology (desirable)
Experience working in the NHS (desirable)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles
Evidence of personal development on equalities issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) **** and requires a D&B check.
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year, pro rata
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