Job summary The post holder will provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service/MDT cover to the Consultant and the medical team. They will support and administer processes to sustain the Consultants practice through administrative protocols, processes and procedures in line with service needs. Full training for the role will be provided. The successful applicant should possess good organisational & communication skills and be computer literate. Your ability to communicate will be assessed throughout your online application & interview. Applicants should have previous secretarial experience, NHS experience is desirable but not essential, & be educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent). Main duties of the job We are looking for a team player who can work to a high professional standard to join the Neurosurgery Secretarial team. The MDT Co-ordinator will provide a comprehensive administrative service to support and cover the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and ensure the effective management of accurate and timely data to enable clinical decision-making at MDT meetings when required. The post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in their specialty and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices, setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings. About us The Neurosurgery team is a busy and exciting department that offers ample amount of opportunities to learn more about the service, CSU and LTHT. The Centre for Neurosciences is an exciting CSU to be a part of with lots of new and interesting opportunities made available for staff. This post is based at the Leeds General Infirmary in a busy but friendly department and you will be expected to prioritise your workload and undertake multiple tasks whilst supporting the other band 4 Medical Secretaries. The ability to work using your own initiative but also as part of a team is essential. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-NEU-111 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service/MDT cover to the Consultant and the medical team. They will support and administer processes to sustain the Consultants practice through administrative protocols, processes and procedures in line with service needs. The MDT Co-ordinator will provide a comprehensive administrative service to support and cover the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and ensure the effective management of accurate and timely data to enable clinical decision-making at MDT meetings when required. The post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in their specialty and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices, setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when required. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service/MDT cover to the Consultant and the medical team. They will support and administer processes to sustain the Consultants practice through administrative protocols, processes and procedures in line with service needs. The MDT Co-ordinator will provide a comprehensive administrative service to support and cover the Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) and ensure the effective management of accurate and timely data to enable clinical decision-making at MDT meetings when required. The post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in their specialty and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices, setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when required. Person Specification Experience Essential Experiences of secretarial and administrative processes and practices MS Office application experience Experience working within a fast paced environment and ability to multi task Experience of working in a team environment. Desirable Experience of PatientCentre/PAS Experience of NHS/Trust protocols/policies and procedures Diary management experience Skills and Behaviours Essential Demonstrate flexibility and working using own initiative Good Interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge and application of the Data Protection Act in relation to patient confidentiality IT skills A confident, respectful approach, willing to develop and maintain good working relationships Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly Commitment and enthusiastic, with a keen desire to attain high standards Good team working skills, able to carry out work with others, sharing good practice with colleagues. Qualifications Essential Qualified to RSA II typing/word processing or Equivalent. Proficient audio/copy typist GCSE (or equivalent) English Language grade C or above Desirable Shorthand. Medical terminology Person Specification Experience Essential Experiences of secretarial and administrative processes and practices MS Office application experience Experience working within a fast paced environment and ability to multi task Experience of working in a team environment. Desirable Experience of PatientCentre/PAS Experience of NHS/Trust protocols/policies and procedures Diary management experience Skills and Behaviours Essential Demonstrate flexibility and working using own initiative Good Interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge and application of the Data Protection Act in relation to patient confidentiality IT skills A confident, respectful approach, willing to develop and maintain good working relationships Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly Commitment and enthusiastic, with a keen desire to attain high standards Good team working skills, able to carry out work with others, sharing good practice with colleagues. Qualifications Essential Qualified to RSA II typing/word processing or Equivalent. Proficient audio/copy typist GCSE (or equivalent) English Language grade C or above Desirable Shorthand. Medical terminology 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)