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Job summary

Main area
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
177-EMER-6254194
Employer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
James Paget University Hospital
Town
Great Yarmouth
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Support Medical Administrator

NHS AfC: Band 2

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. 
Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: 
 
  • Putting patients first
  • Aiming to get it right 
  • Recognising that everybody counts
  • Doing everything openly and honestly

 
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Support Medical Administrator to join the Diabetes & Endocrinology team (working across Medical Secretaries and Diabetes Specialist Nurses) at the James Paget University Hospital. 

Main duties of the job

This role will consist of transcribing digital dictation in relation to outpatient clinic letters and other documentation as required for the patient pathway. Administrative duties will also be required to provide support to the medical secretaries and clinical teams as required. 
 
All applicants should possess good levels of communication skills, have excellent touch typing/word processing skills with attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. Good basic IT skills and experience working within an admin role are also essential. Knowledge of medical terminology would also be an advantage. 

Working for our organisation

The post holder will work 22.5 hours per week.

This role will consist of transcribing digital dictation in relation to outpatient clinic letters and other documentation as required for the patient pathway. Administrative duties will also be required to provide support to the medical secretaries and clinical teams as required. 
 
All applicants should possess good levels of communication skills, have excellent touch typing/word processing skills with attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. Good basic IT skills and experience working within an admin role are also essential. Knowledge of medical terminology would also be an advantage. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Support Medical Administrator will provide secretarial support to the Diabetes & Endocrinology team through administration processes and audio typing (date order).

Person specification

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Essential criteria
  • OCR/RSA 1II

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Essential criteria
  • English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent

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Desirable criteria
  • Medical audio typing experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementCare Leaver CovenantCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lewis Yaxley
Job title
Business Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01493 452850
Additional information

To discuss the role further, or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Lewis Yaxley on 01493 452850 or [email protected].

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