Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Medical Secretariat team within the International and Private Care (I&PC) Directorate at the world-famous Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) NHS Foundation Trust.
The I&PC directorate at GOSH, is one of the largest private patient units in the country and this is the chance to be part of a team at the forefront of providing complex and specialist care.
We are keen to support team members in their personal development plan and if successful, the post holder will take part in an annual Personal Development Review and plan.
This is an exciting and dynamic place to work, and a fantastic chance to join a dedicated and growing team.
Main duties of the job
The role will provide the unique opportunity to work within a private healthcare unit within an NHS Foundation Trust. The I&PC Directorate has 53 dedicated inpatients beds and an outpatient clinic.
The role will provide the unique opportunity to work within a private healthcare unit within an NHS Foundation Trust. The I&PC Directorate has 53 dedicated inpatients beds and an outpatient clinic.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Education to A-level standard or NVQ/Diploma at Level 3 or Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification or Previous experience in a similar role
- Demonstrate evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable
- AMSPAR qualified or equivalent secretarial training or agreement to work towards medical terminology.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate service related information clearly to staff at all levels
- Ability to provide and receive complex or sensitive non-clinical information to staff, consultants and families.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and act on own initiative
- Proven use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other software packages to produce reports and conduct data analysis.
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude in a pressured environment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in administration and/or customer service
- Previous administrative experience in a similar private healthcare setting
- Multidisciplinary working, demonstrating all round communication skills.
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Education to A-level standard or NVQ/Diploma at Level 3 or Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification or Previous experience in a similar role
- Demonstrate evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable
- AMSPAR qualified or equivalent secretarial training or agreement to work towards medical terminology.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate service related information clearly to staff at all levels
- Ability to provide and receive complex or sensitive non-clinical information to staff, consultants and families.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and act on own initiative
- Proven use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other software packages to produce reports and conduct data analysis.
- Ability to maintain a professional attitude in a pressured environment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in administration and/or customer service
- Previous administrative experience in a similar private healthcare setting
- Multidisciplinary working, demonstrating all round communication skills.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
