Job Overview
Band 3 support typist for the General Surgery team at Northampton General Hospital. Part‑time, fixed term (6 months), working part of the day (8:00‑17:00). Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to consultants and clinical teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide confidential secretarial service to clinical staff.
* Type and dispatch clinical letters, discharge summaries, medico‑legal reports, and results.
* Handle telephone enquiries from patients, relatives and staff.
* Maintain confidentiality and secure documents.
* Support communication with external organisations.
* Retrieve test results and alert clinical teams of urgent findings.
* Provide cross‑cover within the administration team.
* Maintain diaries and liaise with other departments.
* Use IT systems and Microsoft Office for documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English.
* Experience in a busy office environment, preferably healthcare.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook.
* Attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and digital transcription.
* Experience with database systems.
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3, RSA 3 or equivalent qualifications.
Contract & Compensation
Fixed term (6 months). Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum, pro rata.
Reference Number
265-7339578-SUR
Location
Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD.
EEO Statement
Northampton General Hospital is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, especially BAME, disabled, and LGBTQ+ groups.
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