Job summary
Employer heading
Medical Secretary - Hinchingbrooke
Band 3
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our busy and dedicated admin team within the Surgery Clinical Business Unit at the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to Consultants and their medical team within the Department and also ensuring the provision of an effective service.
**Polite notice, previous applicants need not apply**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to perform a high level of secretarial and administration tasks within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department. You will need to be able to work efficiently and accurately 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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A-C, or equivalent
- RSA III typing, or equivalent qualification or experience
- Audio typing qualification, or recent relevant experience
- Previous secretarial and/or office experience
- Experience of working with the general public and/or professionals
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of medical terminology
- Experience of using hospital systems, for example CareFlow PAS (Patient Administration System)
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good standard of written and verbal communication at all levels
- Organisational skills and a flexible approach to work
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are achieved
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Cheryl Bryan
- Job title
- MSK Performance Co-ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01480 442822
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 847491
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