Medical Secretary - Gastroenterology Department
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Harrogate
Job overview
As part of a team, the postholder will support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff. To maintain a high standard of secretarial service to meet the needs of the clinical team within the Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate, ensuring that accurate and up to date typing of clinic letters and correspondence is achieved through audio/digital dictation.The postholder will be required to deal with queries from patients, GPs and other medical teams regarding patient care. The post-holder must observe and work within the Trust’s Confidentiality Policy at all times.
Main duties of the job- Medical Secretaries are appointed to the Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate and may be assigned to any department within the Directorate.
- To assist the Senior Medical Secretary in providing an efficient and effective secretarial support service to Consultants and their teams, which meets the needs of the patient and is responsive to Trust requirements.
- To provide comprehensive cover for the Senior Medical Secretary during periods of absence to meet the needs of and ensure continuity of service within the department.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Worsnop on [email protected] or 01423 553305
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience including internet/web skills
- • A good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent
- • Medical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent
- • ECDL
- • NVQ 2 Business Admin
Experience
Essential criteria- • Typing and secretarial experience
- • Touch typing skills
- • Experience working in a high pressured administration environment
- • Medical secretarial support
- • NHS Experience
- • Audio typing experience
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