SSDU​/ERU Secretary | Wrightington and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced secretary to join our friendly administration team.

The post holder will be required to perform general secretarial and administration duties. You must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively under pressure. This is a permanent post working 22.5 hours per week, 9:30 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday.

All candidates will be required to evidence their certificates to the interview panel. The vacancy may be closed early if a high volume of applications is received.

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the SSDU / ERU Management Team.
• Handle all incoming mail, take appropriate action, and ensure outgoing mail is dispatched in a timely manner.
• Prepare, type, and distribute general correspondence such as letters, memos, reports, emails and faxes as required.
• Liaise with other agencies and Trust Staff as and when necessary.
• Answer telephone queries and provide information for the department.
• Photocopy as requested/required.
• Provide secretarial cover to the department as and when necessary.
• Collate requested information for the SSDU / ERU Management Team.

SSD Unit, Lostock, Bolton. SSDU provides a comprehensive service to operating theatres, wards and community centres throughout Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust and Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. Whilst vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage all staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, you can find helpful advice and information by contacting

Applicants who have previously been told they were unsuitable for the position need not apply unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application or gained further experience since that decision.

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