Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Medical Secretary - Dermatology
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
We are looking for a highly organised medical secretary with experience in a similar setting to undertake this challenging role within the Dermatology Department based at the Royal Bolton Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team and be an excellent communicator, organised and able to work well under pressure.
Candidates should be articulate, capable of undertaking a demanding workload and must be able to demonstrate a significant level of initiative.
You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise workload and be able to work with little or no supervision. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients.
Interviewees will be asked to complete a typing test.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will often be the first point of contact for the service requiring clear communication and liaison skills. They will be responsible for prioritising their own workload and will be required to use their own initiative.
The post holder will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems, with the ability to communicate to staff and patients at all levels.
Working for our organisation
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will work alongside other Senior Medical Secretaries and carry out personal assistant duties, clinical typing and co-ordination of patients’ case notes/test results, amongst other general office duties.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- • GCSE English language Grade C or equivalent
- • GCSE Maths Grade C or equivalent
- • RSA Level 2 Word and Text Processing or equivalent level qualification
- Computer Skills
Desirable criteria
- RSA Level 3 Word and Text Processing or equivalent level qualification
- AMSPAR qualification
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential criteria
- • Secretarial experience
- • Able to demonstrate experience of working with a variety of professionals
- • Audio transcription skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
Desirable criteria
- Experienced medical secretary in a healthcare setting
- Direct experience of working for medical consultants and/or other senior professionals
- Competent in the use of an NHS Patient Administration System
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- • Sound knowledge of medical terminology
- • Understanding of NHS
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of medical terminology with more than one speciality
- Knowledge of Caldicott Principles and the Data Protection Act 2018
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Ability to achieve deadlines
- Use of initiative to solve problems
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Steph Smith
- Job title
- Operational Support Manager, Complex Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
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