Job summary We now have a vacancy for a Band 4 Medical Secretary to work within the Dermatology Team at Altrincham Health and Well-being Centre. The hours are 37.5 per week. The purpose of this post is to provide a comprehensive secretarial service within the Division. The post holder will provide a confident professional service to all patients and their carers, whilst supporting them throughout their pathway of care. It is vital that confidentiality be maintained at all times. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the communication with our patients on our teledermatology pathway. This will include generating letters for patients on a TWW Pathway and overseeing that teledermatology reports are added to EPR (eletronic patient system). Additional duties will include audio and live transcription, managing OP slot utilisation, waiting list management, 18 Week RTT and cancer pathway management and liaising with patients to manage patient pathways. The Medical Secretary will be expected to work with the minimum of supervision. They will also be able to demonstrate flexibility and use own initiative to carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation, thus enabling the clinician and their team to utilise their time in an efficient and effective manner. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-AC568-24-P Job locations Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre (Stockport Dermatology) 33 Market Street Altrincham WA14 1RZ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team. We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance. This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience. Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team. We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance. This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential English & Maths GCSE Desirable Possession of ECDL qualification Qualification in medical secretarial studies RSA II or equivalent Experience, Knowledge & Skills Essential Proven experience as a Medical Secretary elsewhere or as a Clinical Support Secretary in this Trust A good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook, audio typing, hospital databases Ability to prioritise workload / work on own initiative Ability to communicate with patients and senior members of staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential English & Maths GCSE Desirable Possession of ECDL qualification Qualification in medical secretarial studies RSA II or equivalent Experience, Knowledge & Skills Essential Proven experience as a Medical Secretary elsewhere or as a Clinical Support Secretary in this Trust A good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook, audio typing, hospital databases Ability to prioritise workload / work on own initiative Ability to communicate with patients and senior members of staff 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre (Stockport Dermatology) 33 Market Street Altrincham WA14 1RZ Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)