Maxillofacial Support Secretary Darrent Valley Hospital

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Maxillofacial Support Secretary Darrent Valley Hospital The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are currently looking for a self motivated, proactive, independent and resourceful Support Secretary to work in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Darent Valley Hospital on a part-time basis (22 hours per week over 3/4 days including Wed, Thur and Fri) to cover maternity leave. This is a varied post providing comprehensive support to the department and Service Coordinator. The role will involve working flexibly to provide and receive confidential and sensitive information, written, aural or verbal. We are looking for an experienced secretary with medical experience in a hospital or clinical environment who is able to work both within a busy team and on their own initiative when required. They must be able to prioritise their own workload, ideally possess excellent audio typing skills but training could be given, excellent communication skills combined with an excellent telephone manner, possess a flexible and pro-active attitude and remain calm under pressure. Experience of audio typing is desirable . Main duties of the job Accurate typing and administration of Oral and Maxillofacial clinics Ensuring prompt output and sign off within agreed timescales Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of Patient Centre Gain good hands on understanding of RTT18 and NHS targets Ensure follow-up actions from clinics are dealt with and recorded accurately within Patient Centre Deal with telephone enquiries in a professional and timely manner and cover unattended colleagues telephones within the unit Maintain sound knowledge of medical terminology, tests, symptoms etc relevant to department specialty Assist with covering some medical secretary duties during periods of leave Assist the Service Coordinator with monitoring and identifying outpatient capacity in an effort to treat patients sooner About us QVH is rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 276-8351673-AC Job locations Darent Valley Hospital Darenth Wood Road Dartford DA2 8DA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for more detailed informatio