Job summary
Medical Secretarial Assistant
- Band 2
- Neurology
- Pilgrim
- 24 hours/week
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work at Pilgrim Hospital within the Neurology Department.
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 a high quality patient experience. The post-holder will support the administration and secretarial duties to the Advanced Epilepsy Practitioner.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player and an experienced typist, and will be required to have GCSE English grade C or equivalent as well as typing and word processing skills to RSA level 2, including audio typing experience. A flexible approach to work is required and an ability to get on with others in a team based environment.
If you have any queries regarding this post, please contact Lou Wade, Neurology Specialty Co-ordinator on 01205 445952
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.
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
- GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
- Typing and word/text processing skills
- Audio Typing Experience
- Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent
Desirable
- 4 GCSE Grade C or above
- Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent
Skills Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to type from digital dictation/audio. Ability to complete tasks accurately and
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with both the Trust framework Patient Centred and Safety
- Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
Desirable
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an office environment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Abilitiy to operate office equipment e.g fax photocopier
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
- Typing and word/text processing skills
- Audio Typing Experience
- Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent
Desirable
- 4 GCSE Grade C or above
- Business Admin NVQ II or equivalent
Skills Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to type from digital dictation/audio. Ability to complete tasks accurately and
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with both the Trust framework Patient Centred and Safety
- Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
Desirable
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an office environment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Abilitiy to operate office equipment e.g fax photocopier
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
