Medical Secretary | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - ref. f79206423
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual to join our administrative team to provide Medical Secretary support to the Consultant Psychiatrist within the North Lincs Learning Disability service.
The applicant will be the central point of contact for the Psychiatry team in North Lincs with the occasional visits to Doncaster required for peer support, meetings and training. The post holder will be required to provide administrative support to the part time consultant who undertakes 3 outpatient clinics per week, this will include diary management, letters, appointments etc.
The environment is very fast paced and the ability to work to tight deadlines is essential. The applicant must also work well as part of a team to provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the service runs efficiently and productively.
The post holder will be required to liaise with our service users and family members, managers and staff at all levels, and other multi-disciplinary agencies, therefore candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills. Audio Typing is a big part of this role, so it is essential that you have experience in this field along with a knowledge of medical terminology.
It is essential that applicants are educated to GSCE level in English and Maths, have RSA II or equivalent and are proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications.- Clinical Support
- Diary management for the consultant and members of the medical team including all aspects of meeting bookings and MDT meetings and ensure consultants and members of the medical team are fully prepared for meetings
- Set up and maintain SystmOne rotas
- Effective organisation and scheduling of clinics and appointments; cancelling, re-arranging and sending letters as appropriate
- Book home visits including liaison and contact with patients/service users and other professionals
- Arranging cross cover for consultants and members of the medical team for clinical sessions as required
- Record and maintain consultant and members of the medical team activities as appropriate
- Typing of reports specific to service area i.e. MH tribunal Reports, Discharge Summaries, Section 136 Assessments, Inter ward Transfer Reports, Daily Progress notes and Inter transfer Discharges within agreed timescales.
- Typing of letters to GPs, other general correspondence and clinic sessions sometimes of a distressing nature
- Audio typing of consultant/medical correspondence, sometimes of a distressing nature
- Organise/obtain/ return medical case notes from other agencies and ensure that the appropriate monitoring system is maintained
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
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To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
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Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Feb 2025