Emergency Department Secretary

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is looking for someone who is ready to join a business unit embarking on new and exciting changes.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving Emergency Department Admin Team. This is a very busy role where no two days will be the same and is continually improving excellent quality care for patients.

This is a busy role where excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills are essential. You will be used to working quickly and accurately under pressure.

You will also offer a range of comprehensive secretarial and administrative services to the wider Clinical and Management team including support to the Emergency Department Reception Team.

Main base will be DRI however; cross site working will be required to BDGH where necessary

Main duties of the job

As part of the ED secretarial team you will be required to provide a comprehensive range of secretarial/ administrative support for a variety of departmental activities:

• Typing of medical reports, letters & memos. Attend various meetings within & on behalf of the dept, taking relevant minutes for typing; utilising copy typing & audio typing for all members of the ED Management Team
• Researching patients records for relevant information to declare on medical reports & assist with responses for complaints.
• Maintain Management Team diaries & organise meetings & appointments
• Liaise with Police, Solicitors, GP's & other organisations
• Manage your own workload & be able to prioritise.
• Pull & photocopy medical notes in response to requests from a variety of agencies and file back. Request patient documentation from other departments as required
• Provide clerical support for junior doctor arrangements inc. administration of training arrangements

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.