Secretary / Typist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bognor Regis, PO22 9PP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities Include: Maintaining accurate, confidential patient information on SystmOne Typing all clinic correspondence to high standards of accuracy and presentation Providing a full word processing service, including audio typing, within agreed timescales Using our digital dictation system TPro (full training provided, along with SystmOne) Communicating with patients by telephone in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring urgent clinical enquiries are prioritised appropriately Recording and passing on messages clearly and accurately Working efficiently within a busy team, prioritising your own workload while supporting colleagues during periods of absence Main Duties: a) Using audio - type clinical correspondence according to clinical priority in line with agreed standards of speed and accuracy and within the locally and nationally agreed timeframes. b) Edit and format letters created by clinicians c) Deal with SystmOne tasks efficiently and in a timely manner, prioritising the urgent tasks, sending out electronically approved letters via email to GPs, etc printing and sending to patients. d) Communicate clearly and effectively with other professionals, outside agencies and patients. e) Ensure patient information remains confidential and that patient records are secure to assure confidentiality. f) Use the telephone or written media to make or amend patient appointments and deal with enquiries from patients or staff. g) To carry out varied admin duties as and when required to assist the admin hub. h) To carry out other duties which fall within the remit of this post as required by the Lead Administrator. i) To contribute to the development of administration services to improveefficiency and productivity. Please see Job Description and Person Spec for further information. Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK Health and Care Worker visa: If youll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK

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