Job summary
Closing Date: 08/12/24 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 09/12/24
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 16/12/24
We have a vacancy for a full-time Band 3 Medical Secretary to join our Plastics Team.
Please ensure you take the time to read through the job description and person specification before applying.
Main duties of the job
For the Medical Secretary role you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and be responsible for a range of duties related to patient pathway management, including; diary management, audio transcription and word processing of clinical letters, ensuring RTT is recorded accurately with relation to National and Local RTT standards, production of reports and other correspondence as required by the Medical Team and Team manager. The post holder will be expected to cross cover colleagues in times of annual leave and sickness.
Candidates should be literate and numerate, with excellent organisational, time management, IT skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to work without supervision. Audio typing is an essential part of this role.
An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview. Medical secretarial experience is desirable but not essential. You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. You will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work.
This role is primarily based at Bradford Royal Infirmary, however there may occasionally be a requirement to work across sites to provide cover as the service spans both Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
1. We value people
2. We are one team
3. We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
4. Experience of working with people at all levels in an organisation
5. Experience of data collection and data entry
6. Previous demonstrable experience of working as an administrator
7. Previous experience working within the Health Service
8. Experience of using patient administration systems such as, EPR, ESR, SystemOne
9. Audio Typing
Skills
Essential
10. Excellent administrative skills including familiarity with email, word-processing and databases
11. Excellent IT skills with an ability to learn new systems
12. Ability to produce high quality and professional written documents
13. Able to work without daily supervision
14. Excellent Interpersonal skills to include: diplomacy, sensitivity
15. Excellent organisational skills
16. Ability to interpret written procedures and record information accurately
17. Ability to work in a team and with senior staff
18. Flexible approach to work and working practices
19. Ability to summarise complex information
20. Ability to work to frequent tight deadlines
Knowledge
Essential
21. Medical Terminology
Qualifications
Essential
22. NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject (business administration or secretarial) *