Medical Secretary - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Another opportunity have come available to support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff.

To maintain a high standard of secretarial service to meet the needs of the clinical team within the Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate, ensuring that accurate and up to date typing of clinic letters and correspondence is achieved through audio/digital dictation.

The post holder will be required to deal with queries from patients, GPs and other medical teams regarding patient care.

To assist the Senior Medical Secretary in providing an efficient and effective secretarial support service to Consultants and their teams, which meets the needs of the patient and is responsive to Trust requirements.
To provide comprehensive cover for the Senior Medical Secretary during periods of absence to meet the needs of and ensure continuity of service within the department.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits

We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Ensure the smooth running of the office/team including the assessment of priorities and the initiation of preparatory action.
Ensure that the results of tests and investigations for patients are received; shown to medical staff and all relevant ongoing arrangements are carried out.
Assist the Senior Medical Secretary with arranging and servicing meetings as required.
Using the inhouse patient data tracking system ensure that all patient case notes passing through the office are booked in and out appropriately.
Following guidance work within defined national and local targets e.g. 18 weeks and monitor on a regular basis, identifying potential breaches to the Senior Medical Secretary.
To provide cover for the Senior Medical Secretary during periods of annual leave and absence within contracted hours.
Assists in the coordination of outpatient clinics responsive to changing circumstances.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.