Job summary
We are looking for a resilient, robust, self-motivated medical secretary to support the work of the Integrated Community Paediatric Service based at Breightmet Health Centre.
The successful applicant will provide efficient secretarial duties. You will need to demonstrate attention to detail, have excellent communication skills, be well organised, flexible and self-directive with a positive 'can do'/problem solving attitude. Excellent word processing and good general office skills are required. Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information within timescales, deadlines and protocols is essential. It is essential that you can work independently but it is also essential that you are able to work as part of wider team in the provision of health services to children and their families.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose: Thepostholderwillprovideanefficient secretarial service tothe Integrated Community PaediatricTeam.Thepostholderwillprovidecross coverforfellow secretariesand administrative and clerical team leaderswhenrequired.
Core/Keyareaswillinclude:Toprovideafullmedicalsecretarialandadministrativesupport.Generalofficedutiesincludingemailandcomputersystems,wordprocessing.Assistthe OBM/DOBM to facilitatethe smoothrunningof the Integrated Community Paediatric Service (ICPS)
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our Trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job descriptions. 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 descriptions. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Secretarial AMSPAR qualification or equivalent experience RSA Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Computer qualification eg ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a medical secretary in a health care setting
- Able to demonstrate experience of working with a variety of professionals NHS systems e.g. LE2.2, CRIS, EPR, Speech Report
Desirable
- Experience of using digital audio transcription software
Skills
Essential
- Audio typing skills Good grammar and spelling Attention to detail Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise Data inputting skills Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills Good telephone manner Able to work as part of a team and also on own initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical terminology
- Understanding of NHS & Education and Social Services systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of 18 weeks LE2.2 outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Secretarial AMSPAR qualification or equivalent experience RSA Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Computer qualification eg ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a medical secretary in a health care setting
- Able to demonstrate experience of working with a variety of professionals NHS systems e.g. LE2.2, CRIS, EPR, Speech Report
Desirable
- Experience of using digital audio transcription software
Skills
Essential
- Audio typing skills Good grammar and spelling Attention to detail Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise Data inputting skills Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills Good telephone manner Able to work as part of a team and also on own initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical terminology
- Understanding of NHS & Education and Social Services systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of 18 weeks LE2.2 outcomes
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).
