Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Part time Medical Secretary in our busy Gastroenterology department.
The successful candidate will be working in a busy secretarial office. The emphasis is on team working and a supportive administration team.
Good communication and organisational abilities are essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide efficient and effective secretarial duties across 2 different offices with in Gastroentology
You will also provide flexible secretarial support to the clinician teams as requested by the Operational Service Manager to support service requirements during absence as necessary.
You will work with support administrative teams to develop collaborative working partnerships, which positively contribute to the overall efficiency of the team.
About us
Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Administration Qualification or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an intermediate level of skill across Microsoft Office Suite of software (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary professionals and staff incorporating diplomacy and absolute discretion
- Previous experience in office management and administration
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong administration skills
- Ability to act and ensure delivery
- Responsive and flexible
- Proactive attitude
- Organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Administration Qualification or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an intermediate level of skill across Microsoft Office Suite of software (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to communicate with multi-disciplinary professionals and staff incorporating diplomacy and absolute discretion
- Previous experience in office management and administration
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong administration skills
- Ability to act and ensure delivery
- Responsive and flexible
- Proactive attitude
- Organisational skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
