Medical Secretary - Cardiology

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 12 December 2024

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the Cardiology Department based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Our Cardiology Admin team provides comprehensive administrative support for clinical and nursing teams whilst also managing our Waiting list.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to maintain a high standard of administrative support to the Cardiology medical team ensuring that robust systems are in place for the efficient end to end patient pathway.

Ensure that digital transcriptions are managed timely in accordance with Trust expectation.

Provide proactive waiting list coordination to ensure patients are booked in line with clinical priority and national/local waiting times and to support the best use of capacity for patient pathway.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, 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 support 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 including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o 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.

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6793821

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above or suitable equivalent qualification
  • RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to work to and promote Standard operating procedures / performance targets
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Referral to Treatment Patient Access Policies and procedures
  • Fully conversant with all waiting list functions on PAS and the ability to action these independently.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
  • Team Player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
  • Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
  • A methodical and organised approach to work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above or suitable equivalent qualification
  • RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience

Desirable

  • Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to work to and promote Standard operating procedures / performance targets
  • Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Referral to Treatment Patient Access Policies and procedures
  • Fully conversant with all waiting list functions on PAS and the ability to action these independently.

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
  • Team Player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
  • Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
  • A methodical and organised approach to work

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Managers

Lorraine Nokes / Bethany Davies

lorraine.nokes@nhs.net

01302644342

Date posted

28 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6793821

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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