Job summary Have you got the determination and desire to make a real difference to the lives of people in East Suffolk and North Essex? We are looking for an experienced medical secretary to join the busy Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at Ipswich Hospital. You should also have excellent communication skills, administrative and organisational skills and be able to produce accurate audio typing and reports as well as responding to ad hoc queries and deadlines effectively. If you are someone with an approachable, helpful, flexible attitude who enjoys working as part of a team, then this could be the role for you. Please note, internal candidates will be offered a secondment position only. Main duties of the job Audio typing of clinic letters using the digital dictation system and reports using Microsoft Word within agreed timescale. In the absence of the Consultant, ensuring these letters are sent out, to reach the correct destination within agreed timescales. Responsible for the co-ordination of the administrative functions relating to the admission of patients in to hospital. Ensuring waiting lists are up to date and theatre lists are fully utilised Add patients to the relevant in-patient and day-case waiting lists on the Patient Administration System; planning and maintaining the waiting list in accordance with the Patient Access Policy and Trust procedures. Management and validation of patients 18-week Referral to Treatment pathways working closely with the Operations Coordinator and validation team. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR1489-24 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Level C and above in English and English Desirable AMSPAR Qualification Experience Essential Proven previous experience as a medical secretary or medical administrator Desirable NHS experience Experience of working with members of the public Knowledge Essential Confidentiality and Data Protection Customer service skills Desirable NHS Knowledge of relevant work area Knowledge of the 18 week Referral to Treatment pathway. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Level C and above in English and English Desirable AMSPAR Qualification Experience Essential Proven previous experience as a medical secretary or medical administrator Desirable NHS experience Experience of working with members of the public Knowledge Essential Confidentiality and Data Protection Customer service skills Desirable NHS Knowledge of relevant work area Knowledge of the 18 week Referral to Treatment pathway. 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)