Support Medical Secretary T&O, KGH/WRH - Worcester, United Kingdom - Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

    Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
    Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Worcester, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Band 3 - Support Secretary, Trauma and Orthopaedics

    An opportunity has arisen for a Support Secretory role in the Trauma and Orthopaedic department at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is a 25 Hour per week, the salary is pro rata, with flexible working opportunities, which can be discussed at interview.

    We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly organised, flexible and driven individual to join our team as a part time Band 3 Support Secretary for the Trauma & Orthopaedic admin team.

    This role involves working as part of a team in an office environment, with opportunities for remote working once established. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly, supporting the team. They will be required to prioritise their own workload to ensure that the management of specific secretarial tasks are being accomplished in line with clinical urgency and the Trust's Patient Access Policy standards. We are a hard working friendly and flexible team, meeting ever changing demands and require someone of a similar nature.

    Main duties of the job

  • The successful candidate will possess: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise work effectiveFirst class communication skills with a professional and friendly mannerHigh levels of attention to detail and accuracyUnderstanding of the sensitivity of the nature of work they're carrying out and dealing with patient matters in the strictest of confidenceA flexible and friendly working approach

    • About us

    Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

    Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

    The Trust operates hospital-based services from across three sites, Kidderminster, Worcester and Redditch.

    Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

    We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

    Our objectives are simple:

  • Best services for local people
  • Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
  • Best use of resources
  • Best people

    • We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need any assistance, please ask.

    We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

    If you do not hear back within 4 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Job responsibilities

    The post holder will provide comprehensive and efficient administrative and secretarial support to Consultant Medical Staff and workwith Medical Secretaries in order to provide a relief secretarial servicewithin the department.

    Person Specification

    Knowledge and Skills

    Essential

  • Digital Dictation
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Self-reliant, ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Competent Computer Skills
  • Good telephone skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good Organisational skills

    • Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Allscripts PAS
  • Working knowledge of Bluespier
  • Working knowledge of CLIP

    • Personal Qualities and Skills

    Essential

  • Able to work in demanding conditions where there is a high volume of activity
  • Accurate and attention to detail
  • Willingness to work flexibly with the team to improve and develop working practices
  • Ensure you work to promote the trusts forward principles.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working in a busy office
  • Experience of dealing with members of the public in a customer service based role

    • Desirable

  • Previous medical secretarial experience / healthcare admin experience

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Typewriting / Audio typing / word processing of at least RSA Level II or equivalent experience of Audio typing.
  • GCSE English Grade C or equivalent grade/experience.

    • Desirable

  • AMSPAR Diploma or C&G Medical Admin L2 and above or working towards
  • AMSPAR medical terminology qualification L2 and above or working towards
  • GCSE Maths Grade C or equivalent.

    • Additional Skills and Qualities

    Essential

  • Adaptable / Flexible
  • Able to prioritise workloads

    • Desirable

  • Awareness of how policies and procedures work within the organisation.