Reed Warrington & Widnes are exclusively recruiting for a leading healthcare client located in Widnes. My client has an immediate requirement for an experienced Secretary, initially on a temporary basis, for the successful candidate there may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent. 

The successful candidate will have previous secretarial experience, ideally in a healthcare setting, and be available immediately.

• Salary: £23,693
• Working hours, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 with 30 minutes for lunch -Free lunch available every day from the canteen)
• Due to the nature of the role all 5 days are office based – No Hybrid working available
• DBS required – Reed will process DBS application

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced secretary to provide secretarial and administrative support within a leading specialist unit. The ideal candidate will have a secretarial background, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.

Duties:

• Receive, record, and type documents, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Provide a confidential and efficient secretarial and administrative service.
• Ensure all documentation meets the unit’s standards.
• Attend and minute meetings as required.
• Establish and maintain high-standard office practices and procedures.
• Maintain specified records to support tasks and monitor progress.
• Cover Reception duties as needed.
• Attend relevant department meetings and training events.
• Manage schedules of the director you are supporting
• Typing Dictations, audio typing, good typing speed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Secretarial qualification and/or experience.
• Audio-typing experience is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Please apply online if you have secretarial experience, you are available immediately and you are commutable to and from Widnes.