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Planned Care
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Band 2
Contract
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Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Monday to Friday)
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210-2024-486
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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Countess of Chester Hospital
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Chester
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£22,383 pa
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15/07/2024 23:59

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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Support Secretary

Band 2

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.  

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviors.

We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

 

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Working Full Time: 37.5 Hours Per Week

The Head & Neck Directorate is well established within the Trust, with a team of dedicated clinical and administrative staff who strive to provide an excellent service to the patients in the population served by the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

  • We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to various specialties within the Head & Neck Directorate as directed by the Team Leader and/or Assistant Service Manager. The successful candidate must be able to work using their own initiative, and also as part of a busy team.
  • To undertake audio transcription and typing of clinic and miscellaneous digital dictation as required by the Team Leader.
  • Good communication skills are essential as the post holder will need to liaise directly with patients, consultants and other hospital staff.
  • A working knowledge of general office procedures and Microsoft packages is required but full training will be given in the use of hospital software.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

  • The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
  • Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
  • Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.                                                                 

 The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. This is an increase of nearly 10,000 compared to the previous year when there were 494,387 patient attendances.

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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • GCSE English or NVQ Level 2
Meini prawf dymunol
  • RSA Typing III
  • Audio typing qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Audio Typing experience
  • Touch typist
  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Familiar with medical terminology
  • Relevant clerical experience

Skills and Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a busy department
  • Ability to problem solve and use initiative
  • Ability to cope well with change
  • Have a positive attitude

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