Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary

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Job summary

Dermatology Department

MEDICAL SECRETARY- BAND 4

30.00 HRS

SALARY RANGE: BAND 4

The opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Medical Secretary within the Dermatology Department within a very dynamic team. This Role will require excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Audio typing skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are essential. An understanding of medical terminology is desirable and previous experience of Medway is advantageous although not essential as training will be provided together with training on the Digital Dictation system.The informal contact details contained in this advert are for enquiry purposes only.CV's are not accepted for this position

The post that you are applying for involves access to children and/or vulnerable adults as defined by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). It will therefore be necessary to apply to the CRB for a Disclosure Check. This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure check of the post holder.

  1. To provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant and his/her team.
  2. To assist in the organisation of the Consultants workload.
  3. To liaise with other departments and clients.

Main duties of the job

- Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work and the Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.

- Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to manager any risks which need to be assessed.- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirementof the post.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are both part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. Both hospitals are separate hospitals/employers with hospital board and leadership. We share a group executive team, leading on a shared vision, mission, priorities, strategies and Dedicated toExcellence Values. Backed by an impressive modernisation agenda and investment, we are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care and our Pharmacy Services are integral to ambitions and clinical governance across the Trust.

Kettering is well placed - only an hour from London, within easy reach of Cambridge, Leicester and Peterborough, and surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-5483890-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Prospect House Lower Street

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GSCE level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
  • IT skills - Microsoft word and office
  • Audio typing
  • Knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures to NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • RSA typing II or above / equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Use of medical terminology
  • Use of various computer software
  • Experience of office/admin systems

Desirable

  • NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GSCE level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
  • IT skills - Microsoft word and office
  • Audio typing
  • Knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures to NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • RSA typing II or above / equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Use of medical terminology
  • Use of various computer software
  • Experience of office/admin systems

Desirable

  • NHS experience

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Prospect House Lower Street

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Prospect House Lower Street

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Support Manager

Elaine Noonan

Elaine.Noona@nhs.net

07980778021

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264-5483890-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Prospect House Lower Street

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


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