Dermatology Medical Secretary Assistant - Band 2
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
Do you enjoy a challenge and like working in a busy environment? We are looking for a Medical Secretary assistant to work within our Dermatology department.
We need someone who enjoys a challenge and is used to working in a busy environment. You must be able to work on your own initiative and have excellent prioritisation, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Experience of audio typing is essential and use of Microsoft Office packages is desirable. The post holder will be expected to have good communication skills and be able to liaise effectively and efficiently with colleagues, professionals and patients. The post holder will also be expected to cover for Medical Secretaries from time to time as part of the role.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this job is to provide secretarial support to the Specialty Team in Dermatology by typing letters and reports, dealing with telephone queries and ensuring appropriate diagnostic investigations are arranged; working on your own initiative using knowledge, skills and experience to manage and prioritise workload independently in accordance with operational standards and protocols.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Date posted
26 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
357-PR-562-24
Job locations
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
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