Acute Medicine Secretary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Acute medicine department for a full time medical secretary.

The post holder is required to adhere to Trust Policies and maintain the trust values and core standards.

Main duties of the job

You will support the provision of a comprehensive, high quality secretarial and administrative service in general to the Acute Medical team.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines 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.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-567

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

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

  • RSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalentAMSPAR or British Medical Secretary Diploma (includes medical terminology) or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Audio typing/word processing

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administration experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalentAMSPAR or British Medical Secretary Diploma (includes medical terminology) or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Audio typing/word processing

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administration experience

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

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 District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Clare Rolls

clare.rolls@ydh.nhs.uk

07557548895

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-567

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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