Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 18/12/2024
Pathway Coordinator (Medical Secretary)
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen at the Royal Derby Hospital within Gastroenterology, for a part-time Pathway Coordinator to join our secretarial team.
You will be part of an administration team of secretarial staff providing an efficient and professional medical secretarial service, within an established team of Clinicians.
You will need to be an enthusiastic and motivated team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will require high levels of tact, diplomacy with the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively. The role will involve taking minutes of meetings which is essential however training can be provided.
Responsibilities of this role cover a wide range of administration and secretarial duties including typing clinical correspondence, appointment scheduling, diary management and dealing with a wide range of telephone queries. A flexible approach to workload is essential.
Main duties of the job
* Previous secretarial or administration experience.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* An understanding of the 18-week RTT process.
* Knowledge of the Trust Patient Access Policy.
* Knowledge and familiarisation of medical terminology.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet and email systems.
* NVQ level III Business and Administration or equivalent knowledge and skills.
* Minute taking experience preferred but training can be provided.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Planning and Organisation
* The ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and work to specified deadlines.
* Must be an effective team player.
IT Experience
* Demonstrates IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
* Advanced keyboard skills / audio / copy typing.
* Good level of typing speed and accuracy.
Physical
* Extensive use of PC and other office equipment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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