Secretarial Assistant - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the job role.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• NVQ 2 in Business and Administration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous Secretarial/Office experience
• Experience of working with the general public and/or professionals
• Demonstrate an understanding of customer care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook
• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of medical terminology
• Experience of using Hospital systems

Key skills

Essential criteria

• Good standard of written and verbal communication at all levels
• Organisational skills and a flexible approach to work
• Commitment to self-development
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are achieved

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality and the Data Protection ACT

Desirable criteria

• Understanding and working practice of NHS performance targets including 18 week referral to treatment times

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
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: