Job summary
Employer heading
Medical secretary
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Our Medical Secretary will provide high quality secretarial, administrative and clerical support to Consultant Rheumatologists, maintaining departmental and Trust standards in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
They will help and support the Admin Team Co-ordinator to undertake change management. They will ensure patients are treated with courtesy, dignity and respect.
Main duties of the job
Communication and working relationships
- This position requires empathy and tact when dealing with patients that may be angry or upset regarding any aspect of their care
- To ensure patients are treated with courtesy, dignity and respect
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with:
- Internal:
o Consultants
o Nursing staff
o Medical personnel
o Admin and clerical staff
o Ancillary staff
o Management
o Across the Trust
- External:
o Patients and carers
o Members of the general public
o GP Practices
o Other hospitals both in and out of the district
o Locum medical agencies
Working for our organisation
The Rheumatology Department at Torbay Hospital is based in Kitson Hall. We work as a close multi-disciplinary team which consists of Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Specailist Nurses, Specailist Dietitians and administration staff, and other specialist staff. We carry out assessment, investigations and treatment of patients with life-long conditions, whilst offering an holistic approach to their care.
We prioritise caring, commitment, inclusivity and quality. We value solutions and strengths, promoting outside the box thinking and embracing innovation and change for improvement. If you align with our values and vision, and are passionate about meaningful work with people, you could be a valuable addition to our team.
Joining us means working in one of the most picturesque parts of the UK, with a high quality of life. Whether you prefer the coast, white-water rafting, moorland treks, or connecting with nature, it's all easily accessible in the South West.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Policy and service responsibility
- · To ensure relevant training is completed in order to use Trust IT computer systems
- · To use the relevant Trust IT computer systems to maintain patient records
- · To ensure you have the necessary training to utilise specialist secretarial equipment
- · To provide cover for the medical secretaries and other members of the secretarial and administration team as required
- · To contribute to the development of policy and processes as required
- · To support continuous quality improvement
- · To support the delivery of agreed service outcomes
- · To order stationery on Unit4
- Responsibility for supervision, leadership and management
- · Supervisor responsibility for administrative support staff
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- Proven accurate typing
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Proven experience of providing a customer focused service
- Proven relevant experience in a busy office environment
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently within a team environment
Desirable criteria
- Audio typing qualification
- Have knowledge of hospital systems, i.e.: PAS, Infoflex, Cyberlab, Ultragenda, Unit4
- NHS experience
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Trust
- Job title
- Operational Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 656018
- Additional information
Vanessa Barnard [email protected]
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