Medical Assistant

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Established Medical Assistant post working into the Community Forensic Team at St Nicholas Hospital.

Working alongside Dr Gois and the medical team, the post holder will support them in their management of the patient pathway, ensuring all necessary information and resources are available in a timely manner, and that administrative information flows without repetition or delay.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

capture and manage patient information live - during consultations - on the relevant IT systems
prepare clinical documentation including Mental Health Act documentation under the supervision of the responsible clinician in line with Trust policy
work directly with service users using rating scales assessing treatments and other inventions
work with service users with a focus on enabling recovery.
provide data and information to improve, inform and support delivery of care

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

11 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

263-CL24-004-WB

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for full description of the post. This is an initial one year training post with the goal of becoming an established Medical Assistant.

Advertising date : 11th January 2024

Closing date : 25th January 2024

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for full description of the post. This is an initial one year training post with the goal of becoming an established Medical Assistant.

Advertising date : 11th January 2024

Closing date : 25th January 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Certificate and Experience

Essential

Education to a degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience or skills working at a similar level in specialist area with evidence of required competencies achieved

Desirable

Word Processing skills at Level 3 (e.g. /RSA Lev 3 or the equivalent qualifications (s) in relevant subjects plus relevant experience)
Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
Note taking skills.

Knoweldge

Essential

Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis

Desirable

Basic knowledge of quality management and improvement

Skills

Essential

Communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with Service Users and carers
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own work load, with minimal supervision, working to tight and often challenging time scales

Desirable

Ability to draft reports and collate data

Behaviours

Essential

Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden, unexpected demands
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods
Ability to manage at times distressing and emotional situations
Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise

Person Specification

Certificate and Experience

Essential

Education to a degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience or skills working at a similar level in specialist area with evidence of required competencies achieved

Desirable

Word Processing skills at Level 3 (e.g. /RSA Lev 3 or the equivalent qualifications (s) in relevant subjects plus relevant experience)
Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
Note taking skills.

Knoweldge

Essential

Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis

Desirable

Basic knowledge of quality management and improvement

Skills

Essential

Communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with Service Users and carers
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own work load, with minimal supervision, working to tight and often challenging time scales

Desirable

Ability to draft reports and collate data

Behaviours

Essential

Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden, unexpected demands
Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods
Ability to manage at times distressing and emotional situations
Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise

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