Job summary To provide a comprehensive Medical Secretarial and Administration Service to the Department in strict accordance with Data Protection Act and Trust Confidentiality Guidelines, ensuring all work is processed in a timely, efficient way. Provide a full and comprehensive Medical Secretarial Service, including timely audio typing of clinic letters, discharge summaries, and compilation of letters as required by the Consultant(s) and respective Team(s). This may involve correction of incorrect grammar and interpretation of different pronunciations and handwritten clinical notes of advanced medical terminology Main duties of the job To provide a support Medical Secretarial Service within the Directorate. To undertake accurate audio/copy typing (including digital) of medical correspondence and general administration for the Consultants and their Teams. This will include highly sensitive and complex medical terminology with a need for confidentiality. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 434-IM6854838 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working within the NHS in a similar setting Experience of working within a busy office environment Experience of audio typing Experience of working in an environment dealing with Highly confidential data SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Willing to travel between the 3 hospital sites within the trust Able to maintain a flexible approach to the role and duties SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products Good written and telephone communication skills, to enable liaison with staff at all levels Ability to organise and prioritise busy workload Happy to work as part of a team Ability to cover the duties of other secretarial staff Desirable Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1998, (ability to maintain patient confidentiality) Knowledge of Trust systems EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential GCSE Grade C or above/ equivalent in English language RSA II typing, or equivalent Medical Secretarial Course/ Medical Terminology Course, Or ability to demonstrate equivalent Person Specification EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working within the NHS in a similar setting Experience of working within a busy office environment Experience of audio typing Experience of working in an environment dealing with Highly confidential data SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Willing to travel between the 3 hospital sites within the trust Able to maintain a flexible approach to the role and duties SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products Good written and telephone communication skills, to enable liaison with staff at all levels Ability to organise and prioritise busy workload Happy to work as part of a team Ability to cover the duties of other secretarial staff Desirable Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1998, (ability to maintain patient confidentiality) Knowledge of Trust systems EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential GCSE Grade C or above/ equivalent in English language RSA II typing, or equivalent Medical Secretarial Course/ Medical Terminology Course, Or ability to demonstrate equivalent 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)