Job summary
Medical Clerk
Maxillofacial Head & Neck
30 hours per week: Monday Friday
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic individual to support the Administration service in Head & Neck.
The role is primarily to track, locate, filing, collect and distribute notes within the directorate and throughout the Trust. This is an extremely physical and busy role, requiring a flexible and calm approach to work. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills to assist in being able to respond professionally to enquiries from all channels throughout the organisation. You will have a positive and friendly attitude and to be able liaise with a wide range of staff and patients.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work closely with the Administration teams within the Directorate, providing cross cover when required, and show an adaptable and flexible approach to work.
You may be asked to carry out other band 2 duties within the directorate as and when required.
For specifics please see the job description and person specification.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Locate medical notes within the Trust and deliver to the Head & Neck departments
Work to a timely manner
Receive and sort daily post, date stamp and distribute as appropriate.
Tracking in and out of notes to designated areas
Filling letters and reports in the medical notes promptly and cross reference whenever necessary
General Office filling
Job description
Job responsibilities
Locate medical notes within the Trust and deliver to the Head & Neck departments
Work to a timely manner
Receive and sort daily post, date stamp and distribute as appropriate.
Tracking in and out of notes to designated areas
Filling letters and reports in the medical notes promptly and cross reference whenever necessary
General Office filling
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE at Grade C or above, including English or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in customer service/business administration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Proficient in Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook
- Reception Experience
- Work well within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ablity to cope under pressure
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Communication Skills
perinal qualities
Essential
- Self - motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 3 GCSE at Grade C or above, including English or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in customer service/business administration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Proficient in Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook
- Reception Experience
- Work well within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ablity to cope under pressure
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Communication Skills
perinal qualities
Essential
- Self - motivated
- Ability to use own initiative
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).
