Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 06/02/2025
Diabetes & Endocrinology Medical Secretary
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
Job overview
Are you looking to join our friendly busy team? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Medicine Business Unit 2 at the Royal Derby Hospital for a Medical Secretary, to work as part of our Diabetes & Endocrinology Medical Secretary Team.
The post holder will be required to provide an efficient secretarial service to the consultants and their team in respect of NHS work. They will need to work flexibly with or alongside medical secretarial staff, consultants and other teams when required.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player with excellent communication & problem-solving skills. You will require high levels of tact and diplomacy with the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively to enable day-to-day management. You will be working alongside a number of consultants and various other clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
* You will act as the main point of contact for patients and medical staff on behalf of the consultant and team ensuring that all queries are answered with skill and sensitivity and in a courteous and professional manner
* Efficient management of Consultant diary
* Typing and dispatch of clinical correspondence within agreed timescales and quality standards
* Ensure urgent test results/correspondence is brought to the immediate attention of the Consultant or team
* An understanding of 18-week RTT process
* Support management in the preparation and validation of waiting lists and performance data in team leader's absence
* Liaise effectively with wards, departments and other clinical staff within the hospital and external healthcare providers
All training required will be provided on appointment.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Medical Secretary/Pathway Co-ordinator Experience
* GCSE A-C or equivalent
* Good written communication on application form
* Office experience/experience working within a busy environment
* Experience of using IT systems and / or data input
* Organisational skills
* Medical terminology knowledge
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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