Medical Secretarial Assistant -Rheumatology - Band 2

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

  • Secretarial Assistant
  • Band 2
  • Medical Specialties
  • Boston
  • 37.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work at Boston Hospital within the Medical Specialties Department - Rheumatology, Neurology and Dermatology working 37.5 hours per week as a medical secretarial assistant.

Main duties of the job

The medical secretarial team provides a comprehensive service to the Consultants and their teams, and is essential in the provision of providing a high quality patient experience. The post-holder will support the medical secretaries in the day to day organisation in their daily administrative duties

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player and an experienced typist. They will be required to have GCSE English grade C or equivalent. A flexible approach to work is required.

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

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

357-PR-576-24

Job locations

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Typing and or Word/Text Processing Skills
  • GCSE English Grade C or equivalent

Desirable

  • 4 GCSE C or equivalent. Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent
  • Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent
  • Audio Typing Experience
  • Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in office environment
  • Some knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels
  • Competent Microsoft Word User

Desirable

  • Ability to operate office equipment, e.g. Fax, Photocopier.

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Conscientious in standard of work produced
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team
  • Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
  • Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate
  • Ability to work from their own initiative

Desirable

  • Adaptable to change
  • Readiness to try new things
  • Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Typing and or Word/Text Processing Skills
  • GCSE English Grade C or equivalent

Desirable

  • 4 GCSE C or equivalent. Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent
  • Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent
  • Audio Typing Experience
  • Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in office environment
  • Some knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels
  • Competent Microsoft Word User

Desirable

  • Ability to operate office equipment, e.g. Fax, Photocopier.

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Conscientious in standard of work produced
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team
  • Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
  • Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate
  • Ability to work from their own initiative

Desirable

  • Adaptable to change
  • Readiness to try new things
  • Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Support Manager

Sarah Fletcher

sarah.fletcher@ulh.nhs.uk

01205446181

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

357-PR-576-24

Job locations

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


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