Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic and forward thinking Weston Park Cancer Centre as a Medical Secretary for Specialised Cancer Services.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual who has strong communication and organisational skills to work within our Medical Secretariat to provide a secretarial service for our Consultants and their Teams.
Our services are delivered via a network of hospitals across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire, including Weston Park Cancer Centre in Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive and efficient secretarial service to the Consultants and the medical teams, to facilitate a comprehensive quality of service for patients with cancer, across the North Trent Cancer Network, who are referred to Weston Park Hospital.
To undertake the medical secretarial role in order to provide:
o A comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultants and the medical teams.
o Provide information to whole range of professions involved in cancer care.
o To be a link and point of contact for both patients and their representatives.
o Quality and up to date patient case notes which are available.
o To provide general cover within the medical secretariat as required
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Including English and Mathematics at grades C/4 or above or equivalent experience
- NVQ/OCR level 3 in a relevant field (Business Manager/Customer Service) or equivalent experience
- Knowledge or qualification in medical terminology.
Desirable
- Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an administrative/clerical role within the NHS
- Experience of dealing with patients or members of the public over the telephone Audio typing experience
- Audio typing experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient pathways and the 18 week referral to treatment target
- Previous experience of managing a waiting list
- Previous experience of STH Trust data systems
Further Training
Essential
- Clear understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness of medical records issues e.g. Data Protection.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good computer and keyboard skills with the ability to use Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Assertive and able to work productively with members of staff at all levels
- Accuracy of spelling and grammar
Desirable
- Methodical approach to work
- Accurate when dealing with data
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work efficiently on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Evidence of working to tight deadlines.
- Resilient
- Flexible approach to working.
- Being proactive in day-to-day tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Including English and Mathematics at grades C/4 or above or equivalent experience
- NVQ/OCR level 3 in a relevant field (Business Manager/Customer Service) or equivalent experience
- Knowledge or qualification in medical terminology.
Desirable
- Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an administrative/clerical role within the NHS
- Experience of dealing with patients or members of the public over the telephone Audio typing experience
- Audio typing experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient pathways and the 18 week referral to treatment target
- Previous experience of managing a waiting list
- Previous experience of STH Trust data systems
Further Training
Essential
- Clear understanding of patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness of medical records issues e.g. Data Protection.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good computer and keyboard skills with the ability to use Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Assertive and able to work productively with members of staff at all levels
- Accuracy of spelling and grammar
Desirable
- Methodical approach to work
- Accurate when dealing with data
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work efficiently on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Evidence of working to tight deadlines.
- Resilient
- Flexible approach to working.
- Being proactive in day-to-day tasks.
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).
