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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
For the post holder to provide a robust and comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the Specialist Palliative care team including the service managers and the medical team.
As such the post holder will act as secretary to the relevant medical staff and support the Team Lead for the Specialist palliative care service.
This is a full time post to be based in South Lakes, at Westmorland Hospital with occasional days at Fairfield Lane, Barrow.
A Barrow base would be considered if preferred. Please make a note of this on your application.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide a full secretarial service for both medical and nursing service, ensuring clinic letters, discharge summaries, medical reports are accurately typed using digital dictation within a 5-day turnaround.
2. To work in close liaison with the specialist palliative care secretary/ medical staff/ team lead clinicians to ensure no Trust targets for patients are breached.
3. Deal with incoming and outgoing post as appropriate and in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
4. Ensure all typing of letters etc is done in a strict date order process achieving targets set by the lead nurse and working to the Standard Operating Procedure. Unless otherwise stated by the clinician.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English
* ECDL or recognised typing qualification or relevant experience
* Audiotypwriting or equivalent qualification or experience
Experience
* Previous administration and/or secretarial experience
* Audio typing experience
* Experience of working with a digital dictation system
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Knowledge of data protection and the requirement for confidentiality
* Evidence of clear communication skills, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy at all times.
* Proficiency in English Language
* Able to work following instruction and procedures
* Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member
* Knowledge and use of medical terminology
* Knowledge of the Lorenzo and Emis computer systems
Personal Qualities
* Self motivated
* Co-operative, flexible, enthusiastic approachable and friendly.
* Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.
Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
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