Senior Medical Secretary

4 weeks ago


Huntingdon, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urology Department within the Surgery Unit. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our very busy and dedicated admin team. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of an efficient and responsive service required to work with the clinical team to ensure the provision of a patient pathway, which is receptive to the needs of the patient and responsive to Trust requirements.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to Consultants and their medical team within the Department and also ensuring the provision of an effective service.

The successful candidate will also have line management responsibility for a small team of admin staff.

Main duties of the job

To provide efficient and comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative support within a speciality. To act as a joint point of contact for all enquiries, using tact, diplomacy and confidentiality. To manage the specialty administration and clerical workload, ensuring appropriate delegation of tasks to members of the specialty team and re-prioritisation when required. To undergo training as necessary to meet the needs of new developments within the Service. To identify training for members of the specialty secretarial team in conjunction with the Admin & Performance Co-Ordinator/Admin Pathway Co-Ordinator (APC). Respond to enquiries (personal and telephone) ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times. To liaise with patients, consultants/teams, operational areas and departments, pre-assessment centres, wards, and other departments and communicate with patients, relatives and other hospitals. Undertake yearly appraisals for Medical Secretary & Secretarial Assistant To facilitate the efficient and effective administrative pathways for all patients, including cancer patients where appropriate. This will include actively managing, monitoring and tracking patients. Where necessary for the specialty, work with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to support meetings, which may include cancer patients, ensuring that they are run effectively and efficiently in line with local and national standards.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level standard English Language and Maths at Grade A - C (or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ II or III Business Administration

Experience

Essential

Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook Previous Office experience Experience of working with the general public and/or professionals Demonstrate and understanding of customer care/ability to work with sensitive and confidential information

Desirable

Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of medical terminology Experience of using Hospital systems, for example PAS (Patient Administration System

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality and the Data Protection ACT Understanding and working practice of NHS performance targets including 18 week referral to treatment times

Skills

Essential

Good standard of written and verbal communication at all levels Organisational skills and a flexible approach to work Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are achieved
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