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Band 3 Medical Support Secretary - Cardiology 37.5 hrs per week
We are looking for a highly organised medical support secretary, with previous experience in a similar setting to undertake this role within the Cardiology Service, based at the Royal Bolton Hospital. You will work alongside Senior Medical Secretaries and carry out clinical typing and co-ordination of patient's case notes/test results, amongst other office duties.Candidates should be articulate, capable of undertaking a demanding workload and able to demonstrate a significant level of initiative. Candidates should possess advanced keyboard skills including word processing skills to at least RSA II or equivalent level /experience, also English Language and Maths GCSE Grade C or above. Previous secretarial experience, knowledge of and audio typing is essential. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise workload and be able to work with little supervision. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients and knowledge of the NHS are desirable.Interviewees will be asked to complete a typing test.
For further information, please contact Hazel Blower, Secretarial Team Leader, on 01204 487589 email: Hazel.Blower@boltonft.nhs.uk or Sandra Wilde on 01204 390600 ext 147493 Sandra.Wilde@boltonft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- Typing of day-to-day correspondence on behalf of the medics/nurses.
- To provide the secretarial support to clinics and meetings including creating and distributing lists.
- Ensuring investigation results are available as required.
- Use relevant IT systems and databases.
- Respond to telephone queries.
About us
The Cardiology team is a busy friendly team of Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, secretarial and administration staff. Our aim is to deliver the best possible care for our patients and to provide a friendly working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
- Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
- RSA Level 3 or equivalent Audio typing and computer skills
Desirable
- Medical Secretarial AMSPAR qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Audio Typing
- Experience of working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands
Desirable
- Experience as a medical secretary in a health care setting.
Skills
Essential
- Touch typing
- Confident in use of computer packages such as Word and able to learn new systems
- Good telephone manner
- Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use LE2.2/ Lorenzo
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English language GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
- Maths GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
- RSA Level 3 or equivalent Audio typing and computer skills
Desirable
- Medical Secretarial AMSPAR qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Audio Typing
- Experience of working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands
Desirable
- Experience as a medical secretary in a health care setting.
Skills
Essential
- Touch typing
- Confident in use of computer packages such as Word and able to learn new systems
- Good telephone manner
- Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use LE2.2/ Lorenzo
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).
