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Job OverviewThe Chemical Pathology / Clinical Biochemistry Secretary will work very closely with the Consultant Chemical Pathologist providing a high-quality service that builds on the standards defined by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and ISO 15189:2022.They will be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with all grades of staff, both medical and technical, to ensure the effective delivery of the service.Main duties of the jobTo provide full range of medical secretarial and personal assistant services to the consultant and the team to enable smooth metabolic clinic service, ensuring that Trust standards are adhered to in relation to all documentation and data input concerning patient appointments and treatment.To work flexibly in order that secretarial resources mirror the changing workload demands.Skills And Knowledge Audio typing. Word Processing. Logical reasoning. Office management skills. Diary management. Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.Ability to prioritise work and to adapt to changing circumstancesWorking for our organisationVisa SponsorshipThis position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesPlease see full job description in the main advert.Is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the postholder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the postholder to take account of changing organisational need.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaRSA11 or typing to this standardDesirable criteriaBritish Society of Medical Secretaries or AMSPAR qualificationRSAIIIShorthand and / or audio qualificationExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of working as a secretaryExperience of busy environment and dealing with the publicDesirable criteriaExperience of working in the NHS either in a hospital or for a General PractitionerExperience of using MS WordSkills & KnowledgeEssential criteriaAudio typingWord ProcessingLogical reasoningOffice management skillsDiary management KnowledgeGood communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritise work and to adapt to changing circumstancesAble to work as part of a teamAble to work under pressureOrganisedPatient focusedUnderstandingDesirable criteriaKnowledge of basic anatomy and physiologyConversant with hospital information systemsPresentation skillsSpecial RequirementsDesirable criteriaFlexible – able to work over the standard hours on occasionsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now
