Job summary
Medical Secretarial Assistant
- Band 2
- Neurology
- Lincoln
- 37.5 hours/week
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work at Lincoln County Hospital within the MS team in 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 teams with their day-to-day duties.
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 Michelle Moir-Holland on 01522 572248
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
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
- Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent.
- Typing and word/text processing skills
- GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
- Audio Typing Experience
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
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Abilitiy to operate office equipment e.g fax photocopier
Specific requirements
Essential
- Conscientious in standard of work produced.
- To be able to work under pressure and as part of a team
- Understanding and implementation of confidentiality in a work setting
Desirable
- Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent.
- Typing and word/text processing skills
- GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
- Audio Typing Experience
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
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Abilitiy to operate office equipment e.g fax photocopier
Specific requirements
Essential
- Conscientious in standard of work produced.
- To be able to work under pressure and as part of a team
- Understanding and implementation of confidentiality in a work setting
Desirable
- 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.
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).
