Job summary Administrator / Medical Secretary - Band 3 Part time (15 hours) Permanent Flexible working pattern Chippenham Community Hospital An opportunity has arisen for a part time Administrator / Medical Secretary within the Orthopaedic Interface Service based at Chippenham Community Hospital. There may be opportunities for some home working. The Orthopaedic Interface Service is a musculoskeletal assessment service run by Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioners (AOP). An AOP is a Physiotherapist who has specialist and in-depth knowledge of their musculoskeletal field. The aim of the service is to identify the best treatment options for the patient and then to make sure that any investigations or non-surgical treatments have already been done prior to a secondary care consultant appointment. The role is demanding and interesting and will require someone who is flexible and able to work under pressure and deal with a variety of tasks. Main duties of the job You will provide an administrative service to nominated medical staff as required. This involves (but is not limited to) typing clinic letters, discharges and other patient related documentation, receiving electronic referrals and telephoning patients to book appointments. If you are enthusiastic, good IT and communication skills and enjoy working in a team then we would like to hear from you. In return we can offer you a supportive, fast moving and varied job, in an often-busy environment. We are a busy, friendly team, who would welcome the opportunity to work with a new member of staff willing to contribute to the on-going development of the services we provide. For an informal discussion please contact: Heather Byrd, Administration Manager by email heather.byrdnhs.net or phone 01380 723511 ext 6504 About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit. There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for? Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9085-WHC-22067 Job locations Chippenham Community Hospital Rowden Hill Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2AJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Grade C in English (or equivalent qualification) Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages (esp. Word and Outlook) Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 Business Administration RSA II or equivalent in secretarial skills and typing Experience Essential Previous Medical Secretary experience Knowledge of medical terminology Experience of working within an office environment Ability to problem solve Ability to prioritise workload Maintenance of computerised files Demonstrable experience of providing customer care Desirable Previous NHS experience Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE Grade C in English (or equivalent qualification) Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages (esp. Word and Outlook) Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 Business Administration RSA II or equivalent in secretarial skills and typing Experience Essential Previous Medical Secretary experience Knowledge of medical terminology Experience of working within an office environment Ability to problem solve Ability to prioritise workload Maintenance of computerised files Demonstrable experience of providing customer care Desirable Previous NHS experience 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. Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Health and Care LLP Address Chippenham Community Hospital Rowden Hill Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2AJ Employer's website https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)