Support Secretary / Typist / Appointment Booker

The role has been developed as a Support Secretary in the Medical Secretariat at EPUT, working with the Medical Secretaries to support the delivery of care for the service users. This is an opportunity to join a team with input into the wide-ranging services across the Trust and to develop and hone the skills of the individual with a view to progressing their career toward becoming a Medical Secretary., These Support Secretary posts will support the Specialist Dementia and Frailty Services in the west of Essex. Duties will include contact with our service users and liaising with the medical team and the local Medical Secretaries with a focus on typing/formatting pre-typed letters and appointment booking to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Organisational and office administrative skills are necessary for this role as are a keen eye for detail and good communication skills.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans


• NHS discounts for staff


• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities


• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme


• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work


• Day One Flexible Employer


The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.