Employer: United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Lincoln County Hospital
Town: Lincoln
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata for Part time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/09/2024 23:59
Medical Secretary - Trauma & Orthopaedics - Band 3
NHS AfC: Band 3
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Job overview
Medical Secretary, Trauma and Orthopaedics Business Unit, Lincoln County Hospital
The Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics is looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide cover as a Medical Secretary primarily looking after a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, whilst working closely with management, doctors, waiting list team and secretarial assistants.
This is a part time position and can be worked over Monday to Friday with hours ranging from 8am-6pm to be considered.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Secretaries play a pivotal role to ensure an accurate and comprehensive service by maintaining their Consultant’s diary, clinic typing, managing patients through their clinical pathways, updating the Patient Administration System (PAS)/Medway system for which you would receive training. You will be willing to support other specialties within the Business Units when shortfalls in capacity arise and depending on the Business Unit priorities.
We are looking for candidates who flourish in an office environment and thrive from problem solving and supporting the Orthopaedic Clinicians. A genuine interest in providing excellent patient care is a must. Experience of working in an office environment would be advantageous and we would welcome any candidates who are looking to get their start within the NHS.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English Language and Maths Grade C or equivalent
* Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing skills to RSA III or equivalent knowledge acquired through further experience
* Medical secretary qualifications
Knowledge
* Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
* Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate and work in a team
* Competent Microsoft Word User
Experience
* Recent Medical Secretarial experience
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Knowledge of PAS/Medway
* Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
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