Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (secondment will be considered)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 223-HLM-570
- 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
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
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Higher Level Medical Secretary - Cardiology
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Medical Secretary to work within the Cardiology Secretary team based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
The post is full time fixed term or secondment for 1 year, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.
The post holder will join a team of Medical Secretaries who organise the workload of the Consultants within the department and ensure that an efficient service is provided.
You should already possess 4 GCSE's (grades 9 - 4 or C - A) or equivalent, RSA stage 3 typing, word processing (or have equivalent experience), knowledge of MS Office and be qualified or working towards NVQ Level 3 Business/ Medical Admin or AMSPAR. 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will produce accurate clinical and general correspondence, regularly using complex and sensitive medical terminology from audio transcription.
They will also be required to respond to telephone calls from anxious and distressed patients, responding appropriately to contentious, sensitive and difficult enquiries.
The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in the day-to-day management of a busy Medical Secretaries office and will provide an excellent opportunity for development and progression for a motivated candidate.
Working for our organisation
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
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience
- 4 GCSE's (grades 9 - 4 or C and above) or equivalent
- RSA Stage 3 typewriting, word processing (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- AMSPAR
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration
- ECDL
Experience and Attainments
Essential criteria
- Experience in audio typing
- Secretarial procedures
- Knowledge of software programs
- Significant medical secretarial experience
- Medical Terminology (with the ability to reach the required standard in medical terminology)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of PAS systems
- Experience of compiling rota’s
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- High standard of grammar and spelling
- Able to prioritise
- Team worker
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Edwards
- Job title
- Medical Secretary Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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