Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Medical Secretary to join our busy and dynamic team in Clinical Administration based at The Royal Oldham Hospital supporting various specialitieswithin the service.
You will be highly motivated and committed to providing high quality administrative and medical audio typing support to the clinical teams.
Main duties of the job
You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and RSA III typing or equivalent typing experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
As the role involves dealing with the public and healthcare professionals you must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and will have a flexible and professional approach.
You will be able to organise and prioritise your own workload in order to meet our transcription targets.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit 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
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
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
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Word processing - Qualified to RSA III/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills (60+ wpm at 98% accuracy
Desirable
- AMSPAR Medical Secretarial Diploma
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- City and Guilds Certificate in Medical Terminology, or equivalent demonstrable skills/experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
- Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines
- Experience of audio typing
Desirable
- Experience of providing secretarial services in a hospital environment
- Experience of using digital dictation systems
- Experience of medical audio typing
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology within more than one speciality
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
- Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities
Desirable
- Understanding of data protection
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Word processing - Qualified to RSA III/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills (60+ wpm at 98% accuracy
Desirable
- AMSPAR Medical Secretarial Diploma
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- City and Guilds Certificate in Medical Terminology, or equivalent demonstrable skills/experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
- Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines
- Experience of audio typing
Desirable
- Experience of providing secretarial services in a hospital environment
- Experience of using digital dictation systems
- Experience of medical audio typing
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology within more than one speciality
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
- Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload with interruptions and changing priorities
Desirable
- Understanding of data protection
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).