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Job overview

Do you like a busy office environment adapting to whatever challenges face you on a day to day basis?  Do you have good organisational and personnel skills with attention to detail? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking an experienced senior medical secretary to work closely with the Paediatric administration co-ordinator to provide support and guidance cover cross-site for the Paediatric administration teams ensuring appropriate support is provided to the consultants, specialist nurses and wider Paediatric team.

Main duties of the job

As the Senior Medical Secretary within Paediatrics you will be responsible for undertaking/overseeing the following tasks:

•      Validation – e-track queries/producing Power BI reports

•      Dealing with telephone enquires both internal and external

•      Direct administrative support to Consultants and nurse specialists

• Managing Consultants appointments/Clinic utilisation/Diary management

•      Supervision of band 3 and 2 staff (undertaking MPA’s recording sickness and ensuring mandatory training is up to date)

•      Request/cancel clinics as and when required using Clinicman system

•      Dealing with emails in multiple mailboxes

•      Cover cross-site when necessary

•      Deputise for Band 5 when required

You will need to be adaptable and proactive in ensuring the administration for the department runs smoothly and deadlines are met.

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.