Medical Secretary

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Medical Secretary to join our team. We provide frontline mental health services to people who are suffering from a severe mental health problem within the South Locality area of Rotherham. You will be responsible for the provision of an efficient audio typing and word processing service to the Consultant Psychiatrist(s) and the Teams here at Swallownest Court.

You must be passionate about high quality patient care and accuracy whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Main duties of the job

A high standard of audio typing and word processing is essential, and you will be experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and knowledge of SystmOne would be a distinct advantage. Attention to detail is essential whilst working within the team and supporting colleagues. Applicants should have the ability to deal with people at all levels in a polite and professional manner and should possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Applications are invited from secretaries who possess:

RSA Stage II Typewriting (or equivalent word processing qualification)

RSA Stage II Audio Typewriting

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) provides a broad and diverse range of services for patients of all ages across mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We were awarded Foundation Trust status in 2007 and we have an annual budget of around £150 million. We employ around 3,400 people; have a staff bank of approximately 470 people and an active volunteer base of around 150 people

The Trust is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community in order to maintain a workforce as diverse as the population it serves.

The first 6 months of employment with the Trust will be a probationary period which may be extended by the Trust for a further 6 months.