Job summary MEDICAL SECRETARY JOB VACANCY NHS Pension, Rewards Scheme & Salary Sacrifice Options 5 Weeks leave Bank Holidays, Long Service Benefits 30 hours Per Week (Flexible working available) Do you have an eye for detail, the know-how to navigate the local NHS system, and the organisational skills to make things happen? We're a friendly GP surgery team, serving 15000 patients in Darlington, looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our growing team in our dedicated offices in the heart of Darlington. Closing date: 15/11/2024 Main duties of the job To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS). About us We are a carer friendly employer. We hold the Gold award in better health at work and are very focused on improving the health and wellbeing of staff whilst at work. NHS Pension,Rewards Scheme & Salary Sacrifice Options. If you would like to make an informal enquiry please contact Paul Conroy, Practice Business Manager, Denmark Street Surgery, Darlington, DL3 0PD on 01325 460731 or e-mail denmark.streetnhs.net Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.90 an hour Raising after 1 year probationary period Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number I9869-2566 Job locations Denmark Street Surgery Denmark Street Darlington County Durham DL3 0PD Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS). Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information. Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties and the provision of administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers in accordance with current policies, including the use of the electronic referral service (ERS). Please see the attached Job Description in Supporting Documents for more information. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a medical secretary. Desirable Experience of administrative duties. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE in Mathematics and English (C or above). Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Level 3 trained in Medical Terminology. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting as a medical secretary. Desirable Experience of administrative duties. Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE in Mathematics and English (C or above). Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Level 3 trained in Medical Terminology. 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 NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit Address Denmark Street Surgery Denmark Street Darlington County Durham DL3 0PD Employer's website https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)