Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiology Medical Secretary/ Diagnostic Coordinator

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened to provide a comprehensive secretarial service within the Division.

You will provide a confident professional service to all patients and their carers, whilst supporting them throughout their pathway of care. It is vital that confidentiality be maintained at all times. You must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.

Main duties of the job

Your main duties will be to manage the Cardiology diagnostic test waiting lists, audio and live transcription, managing OP slot utilisation, waiting list management, 18 Week RTT and liaising with patients to manage patient pathways. You will be expected to work with minimum of supervision.

You will also be able to demonstrate flexibility and use own initiative to carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation, thus enabling the Consultant and their team to utilise their time in an efficient and effective manner.

About us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Details

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-AC487-23

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


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

  • Audio transcription
  • Word processing skills to RSA level III or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a medical secretary

Desirable

  • Previous medical secretary role or similar

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Data Protection / confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS 18 Week RTT Pathways
  • Knowledge of trust policies / procedures

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate trust values / behaviours
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Audio transcription
  • Word processing skills to RSA level III or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a medical secretary

Desirable

  • Previous medical secretary role or similar

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of Data Protection / confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS 18 Week RTT Pathways
  • Knowledge of trust policies / procedures

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate trust values / behaviours
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Support Manager - Cardiology

Kelly O'Donnell

kelly.o'donnell@nca.nhs.uk

01612061157

Details

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-AC487-23

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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