Acute Medical Secretary - AMU

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

The closing date is 24 February 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Acute Medical Admin Team as a permanent secretary based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to maintain a high standard of administrative support to the Acute Medical Admin Team, ensuring that robust systems are in place for the efficient end to end patient pathway. You will also ensure that digital transcriptions are completed in a timely manner in accordance with Trust expectation.

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 you Develop, Belongand Thrive, 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

Date posted

17 January 2025

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

272-6841691

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

Qualification or Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
  • Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
  • A methodical and organised approach to work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • 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.
Person Specification

Qualification or Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
  • Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
  • A methodical and organised approach to work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • 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.

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 Manager

Melanie Butler-Holmes

melanie.butler3@nhs.net

01302644640

Date posted

17 January 2025

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

272-6841691

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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