Job summary We are looking for a highly organised medical secretary with experience in a similar setting to undertake this challenging role within the Gastroenterology 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.
About us 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.
Job description Job 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, update RTT pathways amongst other general office duties.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential oGCSE English language Grade C or equivalent oGCSE Maths Grade C or equivalent oRSA Level 2 Word and Text Processing or equivalent level qualification Computer Skills Desirable RSA Level 3 Word and Text Processing or equivalent level qualification AMSPAR qualification EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential oSecretarial experience oAble to demonstrate experience of working with a variety of professionals oAudio transcription skills Excellent written communication skills Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Desirable 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 oSound knowledge of medical terminology oUnderstanding of NHS Desirable Understanding of medical terminology with more than one speciality Knowledge of Caldicott Principles and the Data Protection Act 2018 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Ability to achieve deadlines Use of initiative to solve problems Desirable Evidence of ongoing personal development