Medical Secretary - Respiratory

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Respiratory secretarial team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Previous secretarial experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to maintain a high standard of administrative support to the Respiratory 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

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. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

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

18 March 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

272-7047475

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/Training

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

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • A methodical and organised approach to work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
  • 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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

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

Qualifications/Training

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

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • A methodical and organised approach to work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
  • 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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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

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:

Team Leader

Sarah Adams

sarah.adams16@nhs.net

01302642169

Date posted

18 March 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

272-7047475

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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