Medical Secretary Cellular Pathology - Ashford, United Kingdom - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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Ashford, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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An opportunity has arisen at EKHUFT for the position of medical secretary within the cellular pathology office.

Cellular pathology is based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, providing a wide range of cellular diagnostics in a team based environment; a chance to really help direct patient treatment.


The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years' experience of relevant administrative roles, IT systems and a wider understanding of the broader issues at play within busy multi-disciplinary diagnostic service is preferred.


Medical secretary staff work within the administrative team in order to provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and/or secretarial service for the whole cellular pathology department.

They undergo formal internal training and assessment programmes.

The post holder will be required to support and sustain the disciplines practice, reviewing and implementing agreed administrative protocols, processes and procedures in line with service needs.

An understanding of UKAS accreditation standards or expectations would be welcomed.


We currently hold UKAS Accreditation ISO: 15189, and this post supports the quality lead as well as the chief and head BMS in all matters pertaining to histology and non-gynae cytology report production.


Work within the administrative team in order to provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and/or secretarial service for the Cellular Pathology department.

Undergo formal internal training and assessment programmes.

The post holder will be required to support and sustain the disciplines practice, reviewing and implementing agreed administrative protocols, processes and procedures in line with service needs.


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

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

The post holder may be required to cover for colleagues during absence when necessary.


We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'.

Everything we do is guided by our values:
'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day.

We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19.

As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else.

NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

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