Support Secretary

We are delighted to offer 1.89wte posts top support our specialist nurse teams in renal. The posts can be full time or slightly less than full-time.The posts will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our specialist nurses and facilitate, support and coordinate the infrastructure required for the effective organisation of the specialist nurses within the Department of Renal. Duties will include secretarial admin and audio typing. The post holder will need to be competent in a full range of IT packages including Outlook and Excel.

Main duties of the job

Communication and general secretarial duties (electronic calendar management), co-ordination of meetings. Managing and co-ordinating correspondence and sending appointments. Managing and updating patient database information. Collation of papers for clinics. Filing of reports (electronically). Using renal computer (Vital Pulse). Accessing and updating the EPR system with patient level details.

About us

You would join an excellent, friendly and compassionate large Renal service that covers 1.6 million people, looking after over 1400 dialysis and transplant patients across a large geographical area including 4 trusts and 6 satellite renal centres in addition to our main hub unit at Royal Preston Hospital. Our specialist nurses work across Lancashire and South Cumbria providing support for advanced kidney care, anaemia, vascular, transplant and bone adequacy.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

438-PB4629-A

Job locations

Preston

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Provision of comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our renal specialist nurses.

Competencies in a full range of IT including Outlook and Excel.

Managing external and internal telephone queries.

Coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Managing electronic diaries for specialist nurses.

Co-ordinating meetings.

Filing and booking system support.

Collation of papers for SPN duties.

Arranging clinic appointments.

Updating the Trust Electronic Patient records.

A full JD & Spec are available

Job responsibilities

Provision of comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our renal specialist nurses.

Competencies in a full range of IT including Outlook and Excel.

Managing external and internal telephone queries.

Coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Managing electronic diaries for specialist nurses.

Co-ordinating meetings.

Filing and booking system support.

Collation of papers for SPN duties.

Arranging clinic appointments.

Updating the Trust Electronic Patient records.

A full JD & Spec are available

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows
• Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet
• Previous secretarial experience
• Understanding of the role specifically in relation to sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous administration experience in an NHS environment
• Previous audio typing experience

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Secretarial qualification (RSA or equivalent experience)
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSA 1 & RSA 2 typing qualification
• Audio typing experience

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows
• Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet
• Previous secretarial experience
• Understanding of the role specifically in relation to sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous administration experience in an NHS environment
• Previous audio typing experience

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Secretarial qualification (RSA or equivalent experience)
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSA 1 & RSA 2 typing qualification
• Audio typing experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Preston

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Preston

Preston

PR2 9HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Provision of comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our renal specialist nurses.

Competencies in a full range of IT including Outlook and Excel.

Managing external and internal telephone queries.

Coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Managing electronic diaries for specialist nurses.

Co-ordinating meetings.

Filing and booking system support.

Collation of papers for SPN duties.

Arranging clinic appointments.

Updating the Trust Electronic Patient records.

A full JD & Spec are available

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Efficient in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows
• Experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet
• Previous secretarial experience
• Understanding of the role specifically in relation to sensitive information

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous administration experience in an NHS environment
• Previous audio typing experience

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Secretarial qualification (RSA or equivalent experience)
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSA 1 & RSA 2 typing qualification
• Audio typing experience