Job 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join the Cardiology secretarial team at PRH.

The successful applicant will have good IT skills and will need to be able to work alongside secretaries.   Good telephone skills, confidence and a positive helpful manner is essential. 

Main duties of the job

• Provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative support service for the Secretary/PA, prioritising work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Fully conversant with all Microsoft applications, word processing, maintaining databases on excel.
• Using Microsoft Office applications to produce letters, memos and other documents as requested.
• Answering telephone calls promptly and courteously, assisting the caller or redirecting the call as appropriate.
• Ensure all queries from colleagues and external organisations are dealt with quickly and effectively in the department, producing file notes as necessary.
• Opening and dealing with incoming correspondences as appropriate.
• Undertaking photocopying and scanning tasks as and when required.
• Maintain an efficient filing system ensuring all information is filed accurately and promptly.
• Retrieve Medical records and update tracking system.
• Support other staff as requested in a professional manner with various administration duties.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

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.

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!

We are a looking forward to welcoming you to our friendly teams and provide you training and support to help you achieve your full potential. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.