Job summary Closing Date: 02/11/24 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03/11/24 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 11/11/24 We have vacancies for 2 x full-time Medical Secretaries to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic Team administration team. This role is both demanding and interesting, but you will be joining a team of friendly and well-established Clinicians, as well as a supportive team of Administrative Staff. Please ensure you take the time to read through the job description and person specification before applying. Main duties of the job For the Support Medical Secretary role you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and be responsible for a range of duties related to patient pathway management, including; diary management, audio transcription and word processing of clinical letters, ensuring RTT is recorded accurately with relation to National and Local RTT standards, production of reports and other correspondence as required by the Medical Team and Team manager. The post holder will be expected to cross cover colleagues in times of annual leave and sickness. Candidates should be literate and numerate, with excellent organisational, time management, IT skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to work without supervision. Audio typing is an essential part of this role. An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview. Medical secretarial experience is desirable but not essential. You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. You will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work. This role is primarily based at Bradford Royal Infirmary, however there may occasionally be a requirement to work across sites to provide cover as the service spans both Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 08 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-24-6677146 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject (business administration or secretarial) Educated to GCSE standard An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview Desirable Medical Secretary Diploma Experience Essential Previous secretarial/office experience Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public Desirable Medical Secretary Experience Skills Essential Literacy and Numeracy skills Excellent keyboard skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task Desirable Shorthand Audio Typing Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc Desirable Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system) Medical Terminology Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject (business administration or secretarial) Educated to GCSE standard An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview Desirable Medical Secretary Diploma Experience Essential Previous secretarial/office experience Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public Desirable Medical Secretary Experience Skills Essential Literacy and Numeracy skills Excellent keyboard skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task Desirable Shorthand Audio Typing Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc Desirable Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system) 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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Royal Infirmary Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)