What do you need to have to apply?
* Really good keyboard skills and enjoy typing.
* Skills to manage admin tasks.
* Enthusiastic; fast‑paced and demanding service, prepared for that.
* Very well organised, responsive and able to work on own initiative.
Job Overview
The role is within the Medical Secretarial Service at Broomfield Hospital, part of the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The 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 is 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Typing and administrative tasks associated with patient care.
* Supporting medical secretaries and following strict confidentiality protocols.
* Managing physical patient health records, including lifting up to 10kg.
Requirements
Currently we also need to manage physical patient health records so you need to be fit enough to lift up to 10kg – this is an essential requirement for the role.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
About the Trust
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Benefits & Opportunities
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Brilliant pension scheme.
* Opportunity to work with great people.
* Formal training with apprenticeships that lead up to a degree.
Employment options
Full time, part time, job share or fixed‑term contracts are available. This post is a fixed term contract ending 31 March 2026.
Application
Please note the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. The use of AI in applications is monitored, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting.
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