Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology admin team primarily based at Leighton Hospital.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive, quality and confidential secretarial / administrative service to the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).

Main duties of the job

The Directorate Support Secretary will be expected to organise their workload and co-ordinate their activities in conjunction with, and supervised by the Operational Services Manager to ensure that an efficient service is provided.

The post holder will be capable of the full administrative function within the team, and be able to step-in to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services.

It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role, and is fully supportive to other colleagues in the administrative team.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Following an NHSI initiative to establish 29 Pathology networks across England the University Hospital of North Midlands is currently working closely with Mid and East Cheshire NHS Trusts to establish a Pathology network across Staffordshire and Cheshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full role details.

Please contact us if you require more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent to include English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent.
• Computer skills, ECDL or equivalent, Microsoft Office.

Desirable

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

Desirable