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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Bank)
Job ref
223-HMS-589
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/08/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Bank - Higher Level Medical Secretary

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? 

This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking at new ways of working in the Team! We are looking to recruit a self-motivated well organised Medical Secretary for bank cover who enjoys working in a busy but friendly working environment.

This role would ideally be suited to someone who has secretarial experience, and whilst not essential, an NHS background would be advantageous.

The post holder will produce accurate clinical and general correspondence, using complex and sensitive medical terminology from audio transcription. 

The ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload is essential, as are good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of staff groups at all levels.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills and effective time management together with strong IT skills, including audio typing. 

 

Main duties of the job

  • Manage multiple tasks ensuring that deadlines are met.
  • Prioritise and organise own workload; making decisions and initiating action where necessary, ensuring the smooth running of the office
  • Using Microsoft Office application, produce clinical correspondences with audio transcription.
  • Ensure that the results of tests and investigations for patients are received; shown to medical staff and all relevant ongoing arrangements/investigations are carried out.
  • Using own initiative ensure that results which require immediate action are presented to the Multi-Disciplinary Team in a timely manner and clinical responses are completed.
  •  taking and transcribing minutes and any follow-up actions as requested.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

You will be working alongside a team of Medical Secretaries within the Women and Children’s Centre, supporting a number of  Consultants which provides a variety of interesting work. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Education / Training

Essential criteria
  • 4 GCSE'S grades 9-4 or equivalent
  • RSA stage 3 typewriting, word processing or A-C
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg Powerpoint, Word, Excel and other I.T skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ampsar
  • ECDL
  • NVQ 3 Business Admin

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Audio typing
  • Secretarial procedures
  • Knowledge of software programs
  • Significant secretarial experience
  • Medical terminology
  • Customer care experience
Desirable criteria
  • Medical Secretarial / PA
  • Experience of compiling rotas
  • Knowledge of PAS systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employer

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Clayton
Job title
Assistant Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
Additional information

Ext 4350

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