Job summary
Band 3 Medical Support Secretary, Dermatology (2 full time posts available, part time hours will be considered)
We are looking for a highly organised part time medical support secretary with previous experience in a similar setting to undertake this challenging role within the Dermatology secretarial team, based at the Royal Bolton Hospital. You will work alongside Senior Medical Secretaries and carry out clinical typing and co-ordination of patients' case notes/test results, amongst other general office duties.Candidates should be articulate, capable of undertaking a demanding workload and must be able to demonstrate a significant level of initiative. Candidates should possess advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills to at least RSA II or equivalent level qualification/experience. Previous medical secretarial experience and audio typing is must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise workload and be able to work with little or no supervision. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients.
The post holder will work hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to be agreed.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
1. Typing of day-to-day correspondence on behalf of the medics/nurses.
2. To provide the secretarial support to clinics and meetings including creating and distributing lists.
3. Ensuring investigation results are available as required.
4. Use relevant IT systems
About us
The Dermatology team is a busy friendly team of consultants, clinical nurses, secretarial and administration staff. Our aim is to deliver the best possible care for our patients and to provide a friendly working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
5. English language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
6. Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
7. RSA Level 3 or equivalent Audio typing and computer skills
Desirable
8. Medical Secretarial AMSPAR qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
9. Experience of working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands
Desirable
10. Experience as a medical secretary in a health care setting.
11. Audio typing
Skills
Essential
12. Confident in use of computer packages such as Word and able to learn new systems
13. Good telephone manner
14. Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
Desirable
15. Ability to use Lorenzo