Medical Secretary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build and develop the administrative team to provide a brilliant service. This interesting role will include efficient management of the orthopaedic elective waiting lists.

We are seeking a dynamic, well-organised, and pro-active administrator. You will need a working knowledge of all key IT systems.

If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, have a flexible approach and a professional attitude, and meet the requirements of the person specification we would like to hear from you.

This is full time post, working 37.5 hours per week.

You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a good eye for detail, and be a true team player. The ability to organise and prioritise work under pressure so as to meet strict deadlines is an essential feature of this job and ensure early escalation of any potential problems.

You should also have sound experience of PAS, particularly BEA, and a robust knowledge of the current NHS referral to treatments targets along with the practical experience to back this up. This role involves working closely with the Clinical Administration Lead to support the delivery of national access targets.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

The role of the Inpatient Booking Co-ordinator is to ensure inpatient booking is carried out in line with Trust policy in full co-operation with the Clinical Administration Lead (CAL) and the Care Group Management Team, ensuring best practice is maintained at all times.

The post holder will be responsible for all additions, removals, amendments and validation of the Trust’s waiting lists within their respective Specialty.

To provide cover for and assist as appropriate colleagues in a similar role.

To provide comprehensive secretarial and personal assistant support to the nominated consultants including the provision of audio typing support

Please see the attached job description for further details.