Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Medical PA to join our busy and dynamic team in Clinical Administration.
You must be highly motivated and committed to provide, high-quality administrative and PA support to multiple consultants and their clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, RSA III or equivalent typing and knowledge of medical terminology are essential for this post. Knowledge of the 18-week patient pathway would be desirable but not essential, as training will be given.
As the role involves dealing with the public and professionals you must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. You will have a flexible and professional approach.
You will have proven organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AMSPAR Advanced Medical Secretarial Diploma including Medical Terminology or equivalent demonstrable skills/experience
- Word processing - Qualified to RSA level III/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification /demonstrable skills (60+ wpm at 98% accuracy)
- ECDL or equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills
- English GCSE/'O' Level grade C or above/equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills
Desirable
- Customer Service Qualification
- Shorthand Qualification
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience in undertaking a full range of office management and secretarial procedures and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness in a hospital environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Outlook
- Experience of medical audio typing
- Experience of using IM&T systems for data extraction/entry
- Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
- Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities
- Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
- Knowledge of Information Governance with regard to maintaining confidentiality of person identifiable information
- Proven application of medical terminology within at least one specialty
- Understanding of local and national access targets, choose and book and how role fits with these initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AMSPAR Advanced Medical Secretarial Diploma including Medical Terminology or equivalent demonstrable skills/experience
- Word processing - Qualified to RSA level III/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification /demonstrable skills (60+ wpm at 98% accuracy)
- ECDL or equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills
- English GCSE/'O' Level grade C or above/equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills
Desirable
- Customer Service Qualification
- Shorthand Qualification
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience in undertaking a full range of office management and secretarial procedures and their application to improve service efficiency and effectiveness in a hospital environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Outlook
- Experience of medical audio typing
- Experience of using IM&T systems for data extraction/entry
- Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
- Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities
- Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
- Knowledge of Information Governance with regard to maintaining confidentiality of person identifiable information
- Proven application of medical terminology within at least one specialty
- Understanding of local and national access targets, choose and book and how role fits with these initiatives
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
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).