Job summary
The Urology Department has a vacancy for a Medical Secretary, full time, to work as part of the Urology Team at Watford General Hospital.
Experienced and committed, you will provide an efficient and comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultants and Multi-Disciplinary Team.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will need to have a good general level of education with formal qualifications and experience of working as a Medical Secretary.
This is an opportunity to work in a fascinating specialty within a friendly team.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to provide a comprehensive and efficient secretarial and administrative service to one or more of the Urology Consultants. In so doing, you will work closely with the other Urology Consultants and their secretaries, along with other members of the Urology team. This role will involve frequent movement between several offices on site at Watford General Hospital as you liaise with the consultant on call and your own office area.
This job will be primarily based at Watford General hospital, but you may be required to travel to one of the three sites on a managers request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to provide a comprehensive and efficient secretarial and administrative service to one or more of the Urology Consultants. In so doing, you will work closely with the other Urology Consultants and their secretaries, along with other members of the Urology team. This role will involve frequent movement between several offices on site at Watford General Hospital as you liaise with the consultant on call and your own office area.
This job will be primarily based at Watford General hospital, but you may be required to travel to one of the three sites on a managers request.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education to GCSE level or AMSPAR/RSA III typing
- Extensive experience as a Medical Secretary
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems (PAS)
- Knowledge of 18-week pathway process
- Knowledge of PTLs
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Working in a changing environment
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education to GCSE level or AMSPAR/RSA III typing
- Extensive experience as a Medical Secretary
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of hospital computer systems (PAS)
- Knowledge of 18-week pathway process
- Knowledge of PTLs
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Working in a changing environment
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).
