*INTERNAL ONLY POST*

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

This job is about helping a busy medical team by doing important office work.

You will type letters and notes using a computer, sometimes by listening to recordings.

You will answer phone calls and help patients who may be worried or upset.

You will help keep patient records safe, tidy, and easy to find.

You will work with other teams and make sure messages and tasks are shared properly.

You will help keep the office running smoothly and support your team when needed.

Using Microsoft Office application, produce clinical correspondences with audio transcription. To include 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.

To 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.

Opening and dealing with incoming correspondences as appropriate.

Photocopying, general office duties and the use of PAS (Patient Administration System) when necessary.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

View full details of HTP