Job overview Are you ready to embark on a career where your professionalism meets confidentiality, your meticulous nature thrives, and your ability to handle pressure shines? Look no further! We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Secretarial Assistant to join Ophthalmology within the Head & Neck Unit at Peterborough City Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of professionalism, are meticulous in their work and have the ability to work under pressure at times. Advert To assist in the provision of an efficient, responsive and flexible service to support the secretarial team, consultants and their medical team, to assist in the smooth running, participation and efficient organisation of the daily routine duties in the Ophthalmology department. To provide a high volume of accurate and comprehensive typing of clinical letters, paying attention to detail at all times. To ensure the provision of the patient pathways, which is receptive to the needs of the patient and responsive to Trust requirements and national and local targets. To be responsible for office duties, including dealing with the post, scanning and filing patient documentation as necessary. To ensure excellent customer service by dealing with incoming telephone queries appropriately and in a timely manner, upholding confidentiality at all times. Provide assistance to the other members of the team and assist with their workloads as necessary. Working for our organisation We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the job role. Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years.