Medical Secretary (XN03)

Job summary

Do you enjoy typing? Are you a fully trained, experienced typist/secretary? If so an exciting opportunity has arisen for a departmental secretary in the Neurology department at Leeds General Infirmary. This is a permanent post of 37.5 hours per week and will include some home working once the successful candidate has completed full training.

We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and hardworking person. Candidates will need excellent typing speeds and accuracy and be able to work as part of a team, under minimal supervision and to deadlines. Previous typing experience in an office environment is essential. A good telephone manner and experience of handling a high volume of typing is essential. The candidate must be able to prioritise their workload and work under pressure.

RSA II in audio/copy typing is an essential requirement to undertake this predominantly typing role, along with GCSE or an equivalent qualification in Maths and English.

We offer support through a structured period of induction and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

For informal enquires, please contact Linda Hayward, Business Manager on 0113 3922753 or at linda.hayward10@nhs.net

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Main duties are:

Typing using the EPRO digital dictation system (audio typing).

Ensuring typing standards of 5 day turnaround are met so patient care is not compromised.

Answer phone calls when necessary to cover Band 4 secretaries leave etc.

Any other general administrative duties associated with the consultant/clinical team workloads

Open and distribute post

For full details see attached job description.

About us

The centre for Neurosciences CSU provides the clinical management support for the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Pain, Stroke and Neurophysiology. Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU, Dr John Steele is Clinical Director and Ms Linda Hayward is the Business Manager for Neurology, Stroke and Neurophysiology.

There are currently 14 medical secretaries in the Neurology department, supported by 1 Business Manager, 1 Patient Services Co-ordinator and 7 clerks.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS13EX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS13EX

Employer's website

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

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