Medical Secretary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a GP Medical Secretary who will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, be organised and have the ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Flexibility is essential along with an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

As a team player, you'll be able to prioritise your work in order to meet deadlines and have a customer focused approach. Previous experience of working within the NHS is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

In addition the post holder will also be expected to provide cover for members of the secretary team during periods of sickness and annual leave plus undertake any other responsibilities within the scope of the role that may be agreed from time to time. Duties may be varied at times under the direction of the Operational Lead, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

Main duties of the job

To provide secretarial support to the Management, Doctors and Health Professionals involving word processing and audio typing skills along with general administrative duties, working strictly in accordance with Practice Protocols.
Ensure a friendly and professional ethos within the practice for patients.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-PSE-4220

Job locations

Gosport Medical Centre

Bury Road

Gosport

Hampshire

PO12 3AQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Business & Administration (or relevant equivalent)ECDL or CLAIT qualification in ITRSA III Word processing/Typing (or equivalent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Business & Administration (or relevant equivalent)ECDL or CLAIT qualification in ITRSA III Word processing/Typing (or equivalent

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.