Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity to join the Surgery & Critical Care Division within the Sheffield Children's Hospital.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work in the Ophthalmology Department of the Surgical and Critical Care Group.
You will be flexible and conscientious and have the ability to work on your own initiative, prioritising your work and meeting deadlines whilst maintaining high standards.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide a comprehensive secretarial service for a clinical team in the department in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to a clear understanding of patient confidentiality. You must possess a good working knowledge of IT packages and the ability to work across a mixed skill team.
The role provides a link between the Trust, the patient and their GP for patients/carers and other healthcare professionals. You will provide a comprehensive, efficient and responsive administration service to the medical staff and their teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 4 GCSEs Grade C or above including English
* RSA III Typing / Word Processing or equivalent qualification or experience
* NVQ2 in Business Administration or equivalent
Experience
* Audio Typing experience
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of working with filing systems
* Experience of good customer or patient care
* Experience of working with different computer software e.g., email, internet
* Experience of scheduling/co-ordination of activities and/or resources
* Medical Secretarial experience
* Previous NHS experience
* Experience with NHS / Healthcare software systems
* Experience of working with confidential material
Knowledge and Skills
* Understanding and knowledge of Caldicott and Data Protection Act
* Good verbal and written communication skills with team/clients/relatives using tact when required
* Ability to deal with conflict
* Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise work according to deadlines
* Ability to engage with and motivate others
* High standard of accuracy
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Understanding of the 18 week Referral to Treatment (RTT) process
Personal Attributes
* Adaptable to change
* Attention to detail and accuracy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contract Details
Permanent, Part-time
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata
Reference Number
425-24-6865079
Job Location
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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