Secretary - Histopathology

This post will support the entire histopathology administration department with responsibility for typing complex and lengthy patient reports on to the Pathology LIM system. The post holder will also prepare MDTs and file / book in cases as required. Other duties may include processing of outsourced biopsies, slide filling, handling and distribution of post and other admin duties to support the department.

With support and guidance act as a point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquiries for Histopathology Consultants, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members, other health professionals and staff within and external to the Trust where required.

The job holder will have some involvement with Clinicians and Service Managers across the Trust to ensure that patients are treated in accordance with the Trust's policy and procedures.

Supports administration department in ensuring that the provision of a secretarial/ administration service for Histopathology is both effective and efficient and utilises all available resource including the secretarial support assistants.

Support the provision of the Histopathology Fast-Track cancer pathways ensuring that cancer / Fast-Track patients are reviewed and reported in line with local and national performance targets.

Support the preparation and delivery of Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings working with administrative and medical colleagues within our department and from other departments within the trust.

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Closing date may change dependent on the response