Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for an experienced Senior Medical Secretary to join our team within Trauma
& Orthopaedics at Leeds General Infirmary. As part of the Trauma Related
Services Clinical Support Unit (CSU), you will provide comprehensive
secretarial support to one of our Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeons.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-level secretarial
support, diary management and ensuring smooth running of daily operations.
Manage patient attendances
efficiently, working under pressure to maintain quality care standards.
Liaise with medical staff and
other departments to facilitate clear communication and timely information
flow.
Assist in the organisation of
national and international conferences.
Organise and support courses for
trainees.
Support Research activities.
Arranging Fellowship programmes.
Support team members by
maintaining a positive, proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.
About us
Positive and forward-thinking
attitude.
Motivated and proactive with
strong problem-solving skills.
Able to work collaboratively in
a team while also taking initiative independently.
A supportive and dynamic work
environment within a respected healthcare setting.
The chance to be part of a
dedicated team making a real difference in patient care.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly
organised medical secretary, with previous experience in a similar setting, who
will work alongside the business team, to carry out clinical typing,
appointments, telephone messages amongst other general office duties.
Candidates should be articulate,
capable of undertaking a demanding workload and must be able to demonstrate a
significant level of initiative. Candidates should possess advanced keyboard
skills including a high standard of word processing skills to RSA III or
equivalent level qualification /experience, also GCSE English Language and
Maths grade C or above. Previous medical secretarial experience, knowledge of
medical terminology and audio typing is essential. You must be able to
demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to
prioritise workload. You should be able to integrate well with the existing
team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients and
knowledge of the NHS are desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly
organised medical secretary, with previous experience in a similar setting, who
will work alongside the business team, to carry out clinical typing,
appointments, telephone messages amongst other general office duties.
Candidates should be articulate,
capable of undertaking a demanding workload and must be able to demonstrate a
significant level of initiative. Candidates should possess advanced keyboard
skills including a high standard of word processing skills to RSA III or
equivalent level qualification /experience, also GCSE English Language and
Maths grade C or above. Previous medical secretarial experience, knowledge of
medical terminology and audio typing is essential. You must be able to
demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to
prioritise workload. You should be able to integrate well with the existing
team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients and
knowledge of the NHS are desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare environment in a PA or similar role e.g. as a Team Medical Secretary
- A good understanding of the principles of data quality
- Co-ordinating and managing a team workload
- Using a variety of Microsoft office packages including word, excel and PowerPoint and e mail
- Using Trust based information systems such as PAS
- Diary management
- Organising and administrating meetings
Desirable
- An understanding of medical careers and junior doctor rotation
- Previous healthcare experience
- Using other Trust based information systems such as PPM for a variety of purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Audio typing/word processing skills (RSA III) or equivalent experience
- GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent e.g. AMSPAR Level 2 qualification) English and Maths
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Organisational skills and time management
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal with patients/customers either face to face, or over the phone in an appropriate and supportive manner
- Ability to communicate sensitively with a wide range of people including patients, using tact and diplomacy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a healthcare environment in a PA or similar role e.g. as a Team Medical Secretary
- A good understanding of the principles of data quality
- Co-ordinating and managing a team workload
- Using a variety of Microsoft office packages including word, excel and PowerPoint and e mail
- Using Trust based information systems such as PAS
- Diary management
- Organising and administrating meetings
Desirable
- An understanding of medical careers and junior doctor rotation
- Previous healthcare experience
- Using other Trust based information systems such as PPM for a variety of purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Audio typing/word processing skills (RSA III) or equivalent experience
- GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent e.g. AMSPAR Level 2 qualification) English and Maths
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Organisational skills and time management
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal with patients/customers either face to face, or over the phone in an appropriate and supportive manner
- Ability to communicate sensitively with a wide range of people including patients, using tact and diplomacy
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.
