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Band 3 Medical Support Secretary - Cardiology hrs per week
We are looking for a highly organised medical support secretary, with previous experience in a similar setting to undertake this role within the Cardiology Service, based at the Royal Bolton Hospital. You will work alongside Senior Medical Secretaries and carry out clinical typing and co-ordination of patient's case notes/test results, amongst other office duties.Candidates should be articulate, capable of undertaking a demanding workload and able to demonstrate a significant level of initiative. Candidates should possess advanced keyboard skills including word processing skills to at least RSA II or equivalent level /experience, also English Language and Maths GCSE Grade C or above. Previous secretarial experience, knowledge of and audio typing is essential. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise workload and be able to work with little supervision. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients and knowledge of the NHS are desirable.Interviewees will be asked to complete a typing test.
For further information, please contact Hazel Blower, Secretarial Team Leader, on 01204 487589 email: or Sandra Wilde on 01204 390600 ext 147493
Main duties of the job
1. Typing of day-to-day correspondence on behalf of the medics/nurses.
2. To provide the secretarial support to clinics and meetings including creating and distributing lists.
3. Ensuring investigation results are available as required.
4. Use relevant IT systems and databases.
5. Respond to telephone queries.
About us
The Cardiology team is a busy friendly team of Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, secretarial and administration staff. Our aim is to deliver the best possible care for our patients and to provide a friendly working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. English language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
7. Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
8. RSA Level 3 or equivalent Audio typing and computer skills
Desirable
9. Medical Secretarial AMSPAR qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
10. Audio Typing
11. Experience of working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands
Desirable
12. Experience as a medical secretary in a health care setting.
Skills
Essential
13. Touch typing
14. Confident in use of computer packages such as Word and able to learn new systems
15. Good telephone manner
16. Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
Desirable
17. Ability to use Lorenzo