Pathology Laboratory Secretary

The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Neuroscience Laboratories. To work with the minimum of supervision in an organised, efficient and effective manner. It is essential that the post holder uses initiative compatible to the role and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative function, including, but not limited to distribution and filing of diagnostic reports.

• Provide a comprehensive secretarial service within the department, maintaining quality standards and confidentiality at all times. This will include:
  • Use the departments Laboratory Information Management Systems effectively and efficiently, updating and distributing pathology reports.
  • Distribution and dispatch of mail and associated items.
  • Work independently, exercising independent judgement and initiative when problems arise by taking appropriate action to resolve or referring to an appropriate member of staff.
  • Follow up outstanding results from external providers which fail to meet expected time frames.
  • Assist in the implementation of and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do.

As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long‑term neurological conditions.

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

• RSA II
• Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
• Previous experience as a Secretary

• Self‑motivated and able to work with no / limited supervision
• Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workload
• Ability to maintain accurate patient information
• Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national / local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of hospital PAS system
• Knowledge and experience of medical terminology
• Knowledge of pathology department and associated protocols

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Keyboard skills with knowledge of Microsoft office

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Pro rata per annum