Medical Secretary - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB PURPOSE The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the medical team.

They will support processes to sustain the departments practice through administrative protocols, processes and procedures in line with service needs.

They must be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people including patients, medical staff and colleagues.

The secretary may be required to cover for colleagues during absence and work flexible hours when necessary.

JOB DIMENSIONS The post holder will work as part of a secretarial team, responsible for the typing, issuing and filing of diagnostic reports, supporting the core service work of the department.

The post holder will support the Clinical Team in the provision of an efficient and effective office service. To ensure that processes/procedures comply with legislative requirements covering Health & Safety, Data Protection and confidentiality.

Knowledge Application of Trust policies, hospital practices and procedures associated with the role of the medical secretary which require specialist knowledge e.g Medical Terminology, Patient Pathway protocols.

PAS. Skills Appropriate typing/IT qualification or equivalent. An ability to accurately transcribe complicated audio tapes, short hand notes and type complicated medical information.

The ability to cope with the sometimes distressing and emotional nature of the work when dealing with situations requiring sensitivity involving colleagues, patients and their families.

An ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, i.e. patients, relatives, colleagues and health professionals, within the Trust and externally. Must be tactful and diplomatic. Experience Working in a customer focussed environment.