[ref. o74464522] Medical Secretary - NHS
NHS Jobs Southend-on-Sea
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the post and the post-holder may be requested to carry out any other duties, which are appropriate to their post and banding. The post may change over time to meet organisational requirements and the job description may be changed after consultation with the post-holder at any time.
To become an effective member of the Medical Secretariat, developing productive working relationships with other members of the team, developing and demonstrating a sound understanding of the aims and business activities of the Trust. To work flexibly to provide efficient, high quality secretarial, administrative and support services to the Consultant Community Paediatrician and their medical colleagues as required and to maintain office cover.
To produce documents such as clinic letters and discharge summaries. Clinicians reports, general correspondence, minutes and presentations, etc., using audio, shorthand or copy typing skills as required. Process case-notes of patients discharged from paediatric caseloads; follow through ongoing care plans as indicated in reports.
Allocate notes to relevant clinician or ensure that any standard letters are completed as appropriate. Where standard letters have been generated, ascertain from reports whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately.
To ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary. Ensure that discharge summaries and other time-sensitive information are dictated and typed within the designated time limits. To manage and prioritise own workload appropriately, frequently under pressure, without supervision.
To become an effective member of the Medical Secretariat, developing productive working relationships with other members of the team, developing and demonstrating a sound understanding of the aims and business activities of the Trust. To work flexibly to provide efficient, high quality secretarial, administrative and support services to the Consultant Community Paediatrician and their medical colleagues as required and to maintain office cover.
To produce documents such as clinic letters and discharge summaries. Clinicians reports, general correspondence, minutes and presentations, etc., using audio, shorthand or copy typing skills as required. Process case-notes of patients discharged from paediatric caseloads; follow through ongoing care plans as indicated in reports.
Allocate notes to relevant clinician or ensure that any standard letters are completed as appropriate. Where standard letters have been generated, ascertain from reports whether any supplementary letter/action is required and deal with appropriately.
To ensure that follow up appointments or referrals to other specialties are arranged where necessary. Ensure that discharge summaries and other time-sensitive information are dictated and typed within the designated time limits. To manage and prioritise own workload appropriately, frequently under pressure, without supervision.
To react quickly to urgent situations in order to coordinate an excellent service to patients/their carers, health professionals and other professional bodies. Excellent communication skills are vital: good relationships need to be established and maintained with other medical/professional staff (other external doctors) involved in Paediatric care in order to ensure that these personnel engage in taking action where there is an urgent situation requiring their input.
Essex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustSouthend-on-Sea
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary for Community Paediatrics Consultant based at the Lighthouse Child Development Centre.
You will be the designated Medical Secretary to consultants and support in both their Community paediatrics...
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustSouthend-on-Sea
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary for Community Paediatrics Consultant based at the Lighthouse...
London, 36 mi from Southend-on-Sea
Medical Secretary/PA
Central London - On Site
up to £37,000
Are you a skilled Medical Secretary with private healthcare experience?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join an expanding team based in Central London. As a Medical Secretary...