Job summary Join Our Respiratory Team: Where Your Skills Make a Difference We are seeking a self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking individual to become an integral part of our busy Respiratory department. What We're Looking For: Previous secretarial experience, especially in a healthcare setting. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues at all levels. Proficiency in IT packages, including MS Office, and the ability to work efficiently, accurately, and confidentially. Why This Role? The role of Medical Secretary in our Respiratory department is both interesting and varied, offering you the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on a role where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you Apply today and become a vital part of our team Main duties of the job Provide essential secretarial support to Consultants, including audio typing, clinic preparation, and handling telephone inquiries. Manage daily workloads and assist in the timely management and validation of patient pathways and waiting lists. Serve as a key point of contact for patients, specialty teams, and other departments, ensuring smooth communication and coordination. About us We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 176-Med-6601982-A Job locations Hinchingbrooke Hospital Huntingdon PE29 6NT Job description Job responsibilities For more details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent) Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality and GDPR Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or Customer Service or equivalent experience or willing to undertake NVQ level 2 Experience in Audio Typing Experience Essential Previous Secretarial/Office/Administration experience Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook Desirable Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of medical terminology Experience of using Hospital systems, for example A PAS (Patient Administration System) database Experience of working with the general public and/or professionals Skills Essential Good standard of written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate at all level Person Specification Education/Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent) Knowledge and understanding of Confidentiality and GDPR Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or Customer Service or equivalent experience or willing to undertake NVQ level 2 Experience in Audio Typing Experience Essential Previous Secretarial/Office/Administration experience Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook Desirable Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of medical terminology Experience of using Hospital systems, for example A PAS (Patient Administration System) database Experience of working with the general public and/or professionals Skills Essential Good standard of written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate at all level 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Huntingdon PE29 6NT Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)