Job title:
Medical Secretary, Spinal Surgery
Company
NHS
Job description
A full time Medical Secretary is required in the Spinal Surgery Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital to provide a comprehensive and quality medical secretarial service to 3 consultants and their teams. This is a permanent position within the department.You will provide administrative support as well as be involved in the day to day work for the consultants. You should be enthusiastic, motivated and have good organisational and communication skills. Excellent computer and audio-typing skills are also requiredMain duties of the job
- To provide a support Medical Secretarial Service within the Directorate. To undertake accurate audio/copy typing (including digital) of medical correspondence and general administration. This will include highly sensitive and complex medical terminology with a need for confidentiality.
- To work to the agreed standards and templates for each Specialty/Department
- In the absence of the Senior Medical Secretary (or as appropriately delegated) to receive and open Consultant/medical staff’s mail, to action routine/non-routine and urgent correspondence and drawing the necessary items to the attention of the person concerned.
- In conjunction with the Senior Medical Secretary ensure that the departmental workload is prioritised and maintained within time standards.
- To assist with the daily management of clinic lists and booking of priority patients.
About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! – BHT – A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Date posted23 August 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number434-SCC6395073-AJob locationsStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadAylesburyHP21 8ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- GCSE Grade C or above/equivalent in English Language
- RSA II Typing, or equivalent
- Medical Secretarial Course/ Medical Terminology Course, or ability to demonstrate equivalent
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
- Experience of working in a similar setting within The NHS
- Experience of word processing
- Experience of audio-typing
- Experience of working with highly confidential data
- Previous supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of Minute taking
- Experience of working with rotas
Skills, Abilities and KnowledgeEssential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Good written skills, to enable liaison with staff at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative and make judgements and decisions to resolve problems and queries
- Possess skills necessary to work as a Team player
- Knowledge of GDPR Regulations (ability to maintain patient confidentiality)
- Able to deal politely, patiently and sensitively with public, and patients and their relatives
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Information Systems, e.g. Medway
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Special CircumstancesEssential
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Able to maintain a flexible approach to the role and duties
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- GCSE Grade C or above/equivalent in English Language
- RSA II Typing, or equivalent
- Medical Secretarial Course/ Medical Terminology Course, or ability to demonstrate equivalent
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
- Experience of working in a similar setting within The NHS
- Experience of word processing
- Experience of audio-typing
- Experience of working with highly confidential data
- Previous supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of Minute taking
- Experience of working with rotas
Skills, Abilities and KnowledgeEssential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Good written skills, to enable liaison with staff at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative and make judgements and decisions to resolve problems and queries
- Possess skills necessary to work as a Team player
- Knowledge of GDPR Regulations (ability to maintain patient confidentiality)
- Able to deal politely, patiently and sensitively with public, and patients and their relatives
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Information Systems, e.g. Medway
- Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
Special CircumstancesEssential
- Ability to travel to other sites
- Able to maintain a flexible approach to the role and duties
Expected salary
£26530 – 29114 per year
Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Job date
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:47:58 GMT
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