Employer: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kettering General Hospital
Town: Kettering
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/02/2025 23:59
Medical Secretary
Band 4
Job overview
Respiratory Medicine is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to join our Secretarial Team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and able to support the team to deliver a professional and responsive service to patients and professionals alike. A flexible approach to service demand is required.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will have strong secretarial skills and have attained RSA Level 3 typing/word processing or equivalent qualification, or experience as a minimum. Experience using digital dictation and experience of medical terminology is essential.
To liaise with and act as a point of contact for clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and GPs via telephone and email. The post holder should be polite and empathetic to the patient's needs and be able to communicate effectively when dealing with difficult situations/conversations.
Support the maintenance and updating of all patients' referral to treatment pathways, including outpatient clinic outcomes, results tracking, any waiting list arrangements, and associated appointments, as required by the service.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications, Experience
* Educated to GSCE level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
* IT skills – Microsoft Word and Office
* Use of medical terminology
* Knowledge of IT programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
* Experience of office/admin systems
* RSA 2 or equivalent
* NHS experience
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Appointments will be made on merit.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizens and a key value for all employed to the service.
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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