Secretarial Assistant

Secretarial Assistant - Respiratory - Vitual Ward

This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing Respiratory Administration & Clerical Team with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. You will be involved at the very start of the launch of a brand new virtual ward service offering an alternative to inpatient care.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated, Secretarial Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to the team.
- To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
- To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
- To provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
- To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
- To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
- Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers.
- Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness.
- Make a deliberate effort to connect with strangers from different walks of life and invite them to share their ideas.
- Be curious and creative about new possibilities, whilst identifying what works well and to do more of it.
- Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued.

The Respiratory Department at Torbay Hospital is based in the Heart and Lung Unit. You will be involved at the very start of the launch of a brand new virtual ward service offering an alternative to inpatient care.

We work as a close multi-disciplinary team which consists of Consultant, nursing staff, administrative team, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Registrars.

We carry out assessment, investigations and treatment of patients with respiratory conditions.

Why work with us

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.