Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary/Administrator - ENT

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Job summary

The medical secretary post is a an exciting opportunity that supports the clinical and administration team. The ideal candidate will be friendly with a can- do attitude, approachable, flexible and a good team player. You will act as a first point of call, managing complex duties, organising workloads using initiative to resolve problems and meet deadlines.

The successful candidate will provide flexible secretarial support to the clinical teams to support service requirements as necessary.

Main duties of the job

A vacancy has arisen for a part time Medical Secretary in our busy ENT Department. The successful candidate will be working in a busy secretarial office, providing admin support to all clinicians.

The emphasis is on the team working in a supportive administration team. Good communication and organisational skills are essenti

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!

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-HR5778594

Job locations

Yeovil Hospital

Yeovil

BA21 4AT


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 & Mathematics
  • IT qualification or relevant experience

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
  • Secretarial Diploma RSA 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant office management and admin experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • shorthand/minute taking skills
  • Typing skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE English & Mathematics
  • IT qualification or relevant experience

Desirable

  • NHS Experience
  • Secretarial Diploma RSA 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant office management and admin experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • shorthand/minute taking skills
  • Typing 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil Hospital

Yeovil

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil Hospital

Yeovil

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Manager

Jessica Whatley

jessica.whatley@somersetFT.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-HR5778594

Job locations

Yeovil Hospital

Yeovil

BA21 4AT


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