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Job summary

Main area
Neurophysiology Department
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (08.00 - 16.00pm - Thursday & Friday's)
Job ref
390-MED-BR-9871-A
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Broomfield
Salary
£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/08/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Medical Support Secretary

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

The Medical Support Secretary will assist qualified staff in providing a safe and effective, patient focussed service in keeping with the aims, objectives and standards of the Trust.  Responsibilities include supporting Consultants and Clinical Physiologists, assisting patients (including children and individuals with diverse needs), handling patient mobility and ensuring clinic areas are well stocked and hygienic. The role also involves administrative support, reasponding to enquiries, accurately reording patient information and preparing documents in advance for the smooth running of daily activities.

Main duties of the job

Join our friendly Neurophysiology team and play a key role in supporting patients throughout their diagnostic journey. You will communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and multidisciplinary teams, providing clear information, reassurance, and support before and during procedures.

In this varied role, you will accompany inpatients within the department, monitor and report any changes in their condition, and escalate clinical concerns appropriately. You will also support clinicians during procedures and act as a chaperone when required, helping to deliver a safe and positive patient experience.

The post includes administrative responsibilities, such as covering reception duties, answering telephone enquiries, booking appointments, managing patient queries, and accurately entering data onto Lorenzo. You will also help ensure the department runs smoothly by preparing paperwork in advance, updating patient demographics, and maintaining EEG and EMG databases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, compassionate, and proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and is committed to providing high-quality patient care and service excellence.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. 

The post holder will be expected to perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management, within scope of the role.

***Previous applicants need not to apply***

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good general education to NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a hospital setting

Communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to establish effective working partnerships with members of the multi-disciplinary teams and other collaborative partners.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values to Care, Excel and Innovate towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lyn Nield
Job title
Clinical Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 44 35936
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