Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Colchester Hospital
Town: Colchester
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/11/2024 23:59
Urology ANP Secretary/Admissions Clerk
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical Secretary/Admissions Clerk within the Urology department based at Colchester Hospital. This post is a full-time position.
This is a key role for the division. We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team player to integrate with the current team and provide efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to the clinicians, patients, and other team members.
You will have attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritise and plan. You must be able to work using your own initiative and be flexible to work where the need is greatest.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide efficient and pro-active secretarial and administrative support to a large team of busy consultants and other team members.
You will be the first contact for patients and queries on behalf of the Consultants and Department. You will work as part of a team, supporting other team members and covering when required.
Skills required for the post include: good typing and audio skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, effective time management skills, good IT and secretarial skills, good communication, interpersonal and organisation skills, and being a good team member.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients’ own homes.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Secretarial practices.
* Word processing to RSA II or equivalent.
* ECDL (or willingness to undertake ECDL).
Experience
* Proven previous experience as an administrator.
* Understanding of requirements for strict confidentiality.
* Proven IT skills – Microsoft packages including Word/Excel/Outlook.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Hospital CareFlow system. Bighand experience.
* Understanding of requirements for strict confidentiality.
Skills
* Maintain responsibility for own workplace Health and Safety and identify areas of concern.
* Must maintain equilibrium in times of stress when dealing with anxious persons either by telephone, letter, or in person.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document.
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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