Job summary We are the NHS.
We provide the care and services that you, we and our families would want to use.At University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) our teams are committed to building healthier lives -- this starts with our non clinical support functions.
These crucial service delivery teams allow the Trust to function and give first class care to our Teams and Patients.The Lipids Service at Heartlands Hospital is looking to recruit a Senior Medical Secretary/PA on a permanent, 30-hours per week basis.As part of the Secretarial team, you will be a reliable and committed candidate who will help ensure we are continually adhering to our Trust values of Kind Connected and Bold.Working closely with the Department Consultants, Nursing and Operational Team, you as a key member will have a direct and positive impact on how we care for our patients within the hospital.
Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will include; report writing, drafting of letters, and replying to correspondence.
In addition, you will monitor waiting lists and schedule clinic appointments using our in-house systems -- to which full training will be provided.
Ideally, you've worked within a similar capacity, with experience in providing all round secretarial services.As a key member of this team, you will see a varied workload, which can be challenging -- however being able to multitask in an efficient manner whilst maintaining a caring and helpful attitude underpins everything you do - to make a difference to your team and the patients that rely on us to care for them.You'll have excellent communication and organisational skills and be confident to make judgements unaided.
You will be able to work proactively to problem solve and work on your own initiative.What's in it for you?
*Employed one the largest employers with a worldwide and enviable reputation-- which is recognised for providing 1st class care*To be part of team where you are valued, and your opinion and ideas make a difference*Public sector pension*Paid overtime with enhanced rates of pay for evening, weekends, and bank holidays*Access to onsite Temporary employment bank -- where additional shifts can be selected*Access to ESR -- payroll and benefits programme to track your rewards About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.
Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.
This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.
This is more than words.
We are taking action.
Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.
We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Good General Education (eg.
GCSE English and Maths A-C) GCSE Level 9-4 * Business Administration NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment * AMSPAR Certificate/equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge of medical terminology * Working knowledge of medical terminology Experience Essential * Experience of working as a Medical Secretary * Experience of dealing with the Public/Customer service experience * Experience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages ( Word,Excel and Outlook) * Experience of using IT systems * Experience of working in Healthcare * Good Organisational skills * Able to use own initiative and deal with the unpredictable * Able to work under pressure and to multi-task * Able to work to deadlines