Bank Support Medical Secretary

The post holders will undertake general support duties within each team, helping to ensure an efficient and well-rounded service is provided. Bank shifts will be available within different teams to meet service needs. The postholder will need to work accurately to deadlines with the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload. Full induction training will be provided.
This role will include all aspects of secretarial duties, predominantly audio transcribing patient letters and clinical correspondence, alongside scanning, filing and any other support tasks requested by the Medical Secretaries and Supervisors.
The ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload is essential, as are good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of staff groups at all levels. The successful applicants will work as part of a team and will gain valuable experience in the day-to-day management of busy Medical Secretaries offices.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we understand that a permanent full-time role may not suit everyone. Our Admin Bank can offer shifts in a variety of areas across both hospital sites with hours to suit you between Monday to Friday!, As a valued member of our Bank team we can also offer you:
+ Weekly or monthly pay - you choose!
+ Flexibility to work the hours that suit you between Monday and Friday
+ Opportunities to work within different departments throughout the Trust and gain experience in a variety of areas
+ Paid Trust induction
+ Access to the same training and progression opportunities as substantive staff
+ Option to join the NHS pension scheme
+ Various local and national discounts through the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts