Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gastroenterology Team supporting a consultant team of 10 Gastroenterologists. We are seeking an experienced medical secretary to join this dynamic team.
This post is 37.5 Hours per Week.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to Consultants and supporting teams within designated specialty area. To work collaboratively with other medical secretarial colleagues to ensure clinical correspondence is produced and distributed within acceptable timescales. The post holder will carry out his/her duties as defined in this job description in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential that the post holder should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and that confidentiality be maintained at all times.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Achieved qualifications/ years of experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as Medical Secretary
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Administration procedures
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrates an excellent understanding of Patient confidentiality
- Exhibits good organisational skills
Desirable
- Proficient in use of Patient Administration System (Oasis)
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- OCR/RSA II Typing or equivalent.
- GSCE or equivalent at Grade C or above in English Language
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programmes including; Outlook, Word & Excel
- Business Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Achieved qualifications/ years of experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as Medical Secretary
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Administration procedures
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrates an excellent understanding of Patient confidentiality
- Exhibits good organisational skills
Desirable
- Proficient in use of Patient Administration System (Oasis)
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- OCR/RSA II Typing or equivalent.
- GSCE or equivalent at Grade C or above in English Language
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programmes including; Outlook, Word & Excel
- Business Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment
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).
