Assistant Medical Secretary - General Surgery

Wye Valley NHS Trust

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Job summary

Assistant Medical Secretary - General Surgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the Surgical Division, specifically the General Surgery department as an Assistant Medical Secretary on a permanent basis for 30 hours per week.

We are looking for an individual who will be highly motivated, organised and self-sufficient, with the ability to manage their own workload and be flexible and adaptable to fulfil the duties within the role. The individual must also have the ability to work well under pressure, enjoy typing clinical letters and performing general admin duties including supporting other Medical Secretaries and Assistant Medical Secretaries with the running of the Department. The individual will have the desire to provide a first class service for patients and the clinical teams.

In return, this post will offer excellent development opportunities and the option to take part in further administration and academic qualifications.

Previous experience of working within a Healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Medical Secretary and Consultants in the General Surgery Department within the Surgical Specialities Directorate, working on your own initiative using knowledge, skills and experience to manage and prioritise workload independently in accordance with operational standards and protocols.

The main aspect of the role will be audio typing clinical correspondence in adherence with standard turnaround times.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

229-SUR-6491434

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent - C grade or above

Desirable

RSA Stage 2/3 or equivalent Medical Word processing skills
Audio Typing skills

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
Ability to provide cover for consultant secretaries
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload without supervision
Ability to meet tight time schedules and deadlines
Previous experience dealing with the public
Previous secretarial experience or equivalent

Desirable

Previous NHS/Healthcare experience

Other factors

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
Professional approach to work and colleagues

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent - C grade or above

Desirable

RSA Stage 2/3 or equivalent Medical Word processing skills
Audio Typing skills

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
Ability to provide cover for consultant secretaries
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload without supervision
Ability to meet tight time schedules and deadlines
Previous experience dealing with the public
Previous secretarial experience or equivalent

Desirable

Previous NHS/Healthcare experience

Other factors

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
Professional approach to work and colleagues

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.