Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-Med-6517098
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Secretary - Hinchingbrooke
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Peterborough City Hospital. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our very busy and dedicated admin team.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Senior Medical Secretary and clinical team within the Department and also ensuring the provision of an effective, efficient and professional service for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to perform a high level of secretarial and administration tasks within the department. You will need to be able to work efficiently, with a high degree of accuracy and work flexibly and confidentially across the Trust independently and as part of a team liaising with colleagues at all levels.
You will have good communication skills and will be responsive to the needs of the service. You will be a point of contact for patients, speciality teams and other departments for all enquiries relating to patient admissions. You will be responsible for the tracking of patient pathways in accordance with the National targets.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.
**If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website**
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English (A to C) or equivalent
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Experience
Essential criteria
- Competent IT Skills
- Minimum 2 years administration experience in the last 5 years
- Experience of working with staff at all levels
- Understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS and within an office environment
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to prioritise own workload effectively and efficiently
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of medical terminology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nasreen Mahmood
- Job title
- Senior Medical Secretary
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480 442856
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 416741
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