Job summary PLEASE NOTE; The start date for this post will be no earlier than May 2025 The Gastroenterology Department are seeking an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to provide a comprehensive, accurate and confidential support to the service at Grantham Hospital. This post is part time at 18.75hrs per week We are looking for candidates who flourish in an office environment and thrive from problem solving and supporting the Clinicians. Dealing with urgent and routine correspondence and tasks in accordance with agreed practice and CQUIN standards including typing of clinic letters, medical reports and general correspondence and administration when necessary. Deal with enquiries by letter/e-mail/telephone from patients, GP's other hospitals, police, solicitors (via medical records/legal department) other consultants. Supporting the day to day organisation of the Consultant by upholding a diary, arranging meetings, appointments, annual leave, study leave, etc. A genuine interest in providing excellent patient care is necessary. Experience of working in an office environment would be advantageous and we would welcome any candidates who are looking to start within the NHS. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer care and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 2 GCSE's or equivalent of Grade C and above is required, including English & Maths. Experience in secretarial duties and have the ability to use their own initiative and prioritise work to achieve deadlines. Knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous, but not essential, as on the job training is provided. A flexible approach to work is required as well as an ability to get on with others in a team based environment with demanding work pressures. Hours can be flexible and will be discussed in more detail with the successful candidate. About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, £12,035 - £12,837 pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 357-GR-1830-24 Job locations Grantham Hospital Manthorpe Road Grantham NG31 8DG Job description Job responsibilities Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing Skills to RSA III or equivalent knowledge acquired through further experience GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent Desirable Medical secretary qualifications 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent NVQ III or equivalent AMSPAR - Medical Terminology Certificate Stage 1 - Management Development or equivalent D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Recent Medical Secretarial experience Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of PAS Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway Knoelwdge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate and work in a team Competent Microsoft Word User Desirable Validation of 18 week RTT pathways Specific Requirements Essential Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work under pressure Clear understanding of the important of confidentiality Desirable Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things Person Specification Qualifications Essential Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing Skills to RSA III or equivalent knowledge acquired through further experience GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent Desirable Medical secretary qualifications 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent NVQ III or equivalent AMSPAR - Medical Terminology Certificate Stage 1 - Management Development or equivalent D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent Previous Experience Essential Recent Medical Secretarial experience Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of PAS Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway Knoelwdge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate and work in a team Competent Microsoft Word User Desirable Validation of 18 week RTT pathways Specific Requirements Essential Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work under pressure Clear understanding of the important of confidentiality Desirable Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Grantham Hospital Manthorpe Road Grantham NG31 8DG Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)