Overview
This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and highly skilled Band 3 Support Secretary to join our dedicated Head & Neck Secretariat covering ENT, Orthodontics and Maxillofacial team at The Princess Royal Hospital. This is a pivotal role within a supportive team of Medical Secretaries. Providing high-level secretarial support to the Head & Neck Centre, managing complex clinical correspondence using sensitive medical terminology via audio transcription. Organising and prioritising a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams across all levels upholding the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
* Produce clinical correspondences with audio transcription using Microsoft Office applications, including communication to General Practitioners and other health professionals, clinical letters, notes, and discharge summaries.
* Respond to telephone calls from anxious and distressed patients, resolving problems, when possible, in a professional and competent manner.
* Ensure all queries from colleagues and external organisations are dealt with quickly and effectively in the department, producing file notes as necessary.
* Promote the implementation and adherence of agreed policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure the smooth running of the office/team including the assessment of priorities and the initiation of preparatory action.
* Open and deal with incoming correspondence as appropriate. Photocopying, general office duties and the use of PAS (Patient Administration System) when necessary.
* Book in and Book out notes to other departments using the in-house Patient Document Tracking (PDT) system.
* File results, letters, and various other documentation in medical notes.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Proactive and highly skilled Band 3 Support Secretary with experience providing high-level secretarial support in a medical setting.
* Experience with clinical correspondence using audio transcription; proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams at all levels and uphold confidentiality and professionalism.
* Familiarity with PAS (Patient Administration System) and PDT (Patient Document Tracking) or equivalent systems.
* Ability to respond to patients in distress in a professional and courteous manner.
About the Employer
Our vision, "To provide excellent care for the communities we serve," is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
How to Apply
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together. For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025
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