Medical Secretary

Job summary

We have an exciting , interesting and varied vacancy for a Medical Secretary to join our Medical Secretary Team at Stroud General Hospital

You will have RSA II or equivalent audio / copy typing plus well-developed communication, organisational and time management skills.

You must have current experience and an excellent standard of audio typing skills. You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Internet Explorer. Experience in the use of Crescendo Digital Dictation, Info flex, Vital Data, Trakcare and SystmOne is advantageous.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include audio typing of correspondence and timely management of patient pathways.

You should have good written and oral communication skills and function well as part of a team.

Previous medical secretarial experience is essential, preferable within the NHS or public sector organisations.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate the following:

Possess the ability to prioritise their own workload within a tight deadline together with their co-workers Cope well under pressure Work well within a team and on their own Have excellent verbal and written communication skills Have good organisational skills Demonstrate initiative and flexibility together with good attention to detail

A foundation of medical terminology is desirable.

About us

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oCity & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Medical Secretaries or OCR / RSA Level 3 or equivalent (including audio typing) Math and English GCSE C or above or equivalent oDigital Dictation/audio typing

Length and/or Nature of Experience

Essential

Proven Medical Secretarial Experience Proven accurate digital/audio typing experience Relevant current clinical/medical administration experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work as part of a team, to provide cross-cover Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement when dealing with sensitive issues

Desirable

Knowledge on IT systems - TrakCare , SystmOne , DigiDictate, Infoflex, Medisoft, Sunrise, Vital Data

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