Trust Medical Secretary

The Respiratory Medicine directorate has an exciting opportunity to join the diverse and friendly admin team as a Medical Secretary. The forward-thinking and developing department incorporates new and exciting areas of interest including lung cancer, sleep, interstitial lung disease, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, oxygen, COPD, tuberculosis; as well as a vibrant outpatient department, respiratory investigation unit, lung function lab and a large inpatient footprint, all innovated collaboratively between the clinical, nursing and administrative teams. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, pro-active and organised to join our vibrant and supportive team.If you are looking for a role that provides you with the opportunity to show off, you're caring and compassionate side, you enjoy a busy atmosphere, working methodically with a good attention to detail, and you can work flexibly, we want to hear from youMain duties of the jobAs post holder you will:Be a member of a large dynamic admin team and will provide an essential first point of contact between the hospital, patients and their relatives, and diverse staff groups including clinicians, nurses and administrative teams.Deal efficiently and effectively with direct and indirect patient contact.Be able to work well autonomously and as part of a team.Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of Trust and National policies.Gain experience of the sub-specialties in Respiratory and provide high-quality secretarial support.About usJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staffThe NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane siteDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site Nursery at NNUH Colney LaneOn-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney LaneFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsJob responsibilitiesAttend to all communications, for example, emails, faxes, investigation results on a daily basis and prioritising and actioning as required.Accurately transcribe all correspondence by touch typing from audio / digital dictation or shorthand using knowledge of medical terminology. Generate routine and non-routine correspondence independently.Assist patients and their Carers by arranging translation/interpretation facilities.Demonstrate and maintain knowledge and understanding of Trust RTT policy.Update RTT in accordance with Trust guidelines. Assist the Administration and Clerical team with data management utilising PAS and other departmental patient databases.Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4211 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsRSA III or equivalent experienceGood general standard of literacy and numeracyExperienceWorking knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, OutlookSkillsAble to work both independently and as part of a teamAbility to work to tight deadlines and maintain concentration in a pressurised working environmentEffective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and ExcellenceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr