Medical Secretary - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team.

The post holder will act as first point of contact for communication for a team of Consultants and other clinical staff.

Provide an effective and efficient personal assistant and secretarial service. Communicate professionally and confidently with all grades and disciplines.

Manage all aspects of the Consultant's roles, liaising with professional bodies where medical staff have additional roles and special interests.

Use own initiative in all areas.

The post holder will be required to work as part of a team of one or more Band 4s, Band 3s and Band 2s providing cross cover during annual leave and sick leave as required.

IMPORTANT:

This role is dual site based covering both Southend and Basildon Consultants and will require post holder to work at both Southend University Hospital and Basildon University Hospital.

Work as part of the clinical support services team to ensure delivery of a comprehensive and effective administration service to medical personnel across the directorate including the provision of a comprehensive typing and secretarial service.
Undertaking the full range of Band 4 duties including, diary management and the creation and maintenance of a variety of business and clinical documents.
Advise relevant departments of consultant and team members annual and study leave arrangements to ensure that relevant adjustments are made to clinic templates and theatre schedules.
Work without supervision and take the initiative to ensure smooth running of service.
Liaise with appropriate departments and team members to ensure that any new services introduced run smoothly and efficiently.
Be versatile and adaptable to the demands of the medical team.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.

Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

To read more information about this varied and rewarding role, please refer to the job Description and Person Specification located in the supporting document section.