[ref. v89899821] Medical PA - General Surgery - NHS
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If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical PA within the General Surgery department based at Colchester Hospital.
We currently have two positions available; 1x Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week1x Part Time - 22.5 Hours Per Week
This is a key role for the division. We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team player to integrate with the current team andprovide an efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to the clinicians, patients & other team members.
The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and plan. You must be able to work using your own initiative and be flexible to work where the need is greatest.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will provide efficient and pro-active secretarial and admin support to the large team of busy consultants and other team members.You will be the first contact for patients and queries on behalf of the Consultants and Department. You will work as part of a team, supporting
other team members and covering when required.
Skills required for the post include: good typing and audio skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, effective time management skills, good IT andsecretarial skills, good communication, interpersonal and organisation skills, and a good team member.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Secretarial practices.
- Audio typing qualification.
- GCSE’s A to C or equivalent in Maths and English.
- Word processing to RSA III or equivalent.
- AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent.
- Shorthand/speedwriting.
Experience
Essential criteria- Proven previous experience as a medical secretary or medical administrator
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of Hospital PAS system.
- Understand requirements for strict confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Digital Dictation system
- Knowledge of Access Policy and 18 Weeks
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.