Medical Secretary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity in the Oncology Services, Division of Allied Clinical Services at University Hospital Lewisham. We are looking to recruit a Medical Secretary to join the team, providing full secretarial support to oncology consultants and other members of the team.
Basic understanding or experience of cancer and oncology services and administration would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Lewisham Site. First point of contact on behalf of the consultant and the Trust and to deal effectively and courteously with all enquirers from GPs, parents/carers, other departments within the Trust and external bodies.
To act independently ensuring that daily tasks and ongoing workloads are prioritised and completed in agreed time frames.
To produce correspondence and reports using the audio transcription technology.
To monitor generic email addresses, answer calls, book interpreters using Language Line.
To type urgent clinical letters, including those of a sometimes distressing or emotional nature from audiotape or direct dictation as agreed.
To use the appropriate IT system for checking patient information and appointments.
To ensure any changes/cancellation to clinics are carried out using iCare are and all relevant parties are advised of any changes.
To support the role in dealing with all aspects of Oncology administration, i.e. booking, and rescheduling of outpatient appointments on the Trust PAS system.
To ensure all government guidelines with regards to the NHS Cancer Waiting Times and are always adhered to.
To highlight to service management teams potential breaches when rescheduling Cancer patient appointments.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Date posted
24 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-UT5346-A
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Gen Manager - Cancer & Oncology Services
Victoria Asare Bediako
07557078804
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