Job Summary
Are you a secretary, PA or are you in a different role currently and think you have skills that can transfer? Perhaps you work in a role with complex admin, or you have completed further education and are looking for a role to get you into Healthcare. We are offering a range of fabulous training including opportunities that start you in a support role with a fast‑track training programme to allow you to progress, through to apprenticeships that will take you all the way through to be able to obtain a degree. We are offering some great flexibility on working hours and working patterns, full time, part time and job share, and full training and mentoring is available if required. We have some great benefits including a very generous holiday allowance, a brilliant pension and the opportunity to work with some great people and we have a wide range of support for staff covering a broad range of subjects such as child care, health and fitness and mental health, and financially supported schemes for travel such as cycle to work and discounted bus tickets. What do you need to have to apply? You need to be enthusiastic and capable, as this is a very fast‑paced and demanding service. You need to be very well organised, responsive and be able to work on your own initiative. Experience in a role where you have developed great keyboard skills and the ability to deal with admin.
* Band 3 or 4 dependent on experience
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to support Consultants and their teams in all aspects of the administrative management of patient care, including all clinical correspondence and acting as the liaison between all parties involved in the patient care, following strict confidentiality protocols. Our Medical Secretarial Service employs over 160 staff supporting the Trust consultants and their teams in 22 specialities with administrative and secretarial functions. The secretarial service is fundamental and forms the foundation for the support of all clinical activity. The role can be demanding at times, however, our friendly teams thrive on working hard and supporting each other to fulfil the job role.
About Us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted: 24 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 3
Salary: £24,937 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-B&P-BR-3365-B
Job locations: Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Person Specification
Essential
* Good standard of English and Maths as per application form
* RSA or equivalent (qualification)
* Demonstrable experience of working in a fast‑paced environment
* Demonstrable secretarial experience
Desirable
* AMSPAR level 3
* Equivalent experience
* Knowledge of EPR system
* NHS experience
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.
Employer details
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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