Job summary
The post is primarily based in the Orthopaedic Surgery Service at Bradford Royal Infirmary but the postholder may at times be expected to provide cross cover to the other secretarial teams in the directorate which covers both Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's hospital site.
For the Band 3 Medical Secretary role you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and be responsible for a range of duties related to patient pathway management, including; diary management, audio transcription and word processing of clinical letters, production of reports and other correspondence as required by the Medical Team as well as theatre scheduling.
You should be literate and numerate, with excellent organisational, time management and IT skills and an ability to work without supervision and to tight deadlines and under pressure.
Appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview along with IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft packages. Medical secretarial experience is desirable but not essential but you should have a secretarial & administrative background including dealing with the general public on a face to face basis and by telephone often around sensitive issues.
Main duties of the job
A high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels is essential to this post along with a strong team ethic; you must have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work. A good knowledge of the NHS would be also be advantageous.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive that it takes to be part of our team and a Trust whose mission is to provide safe, high quality healthcare at all times to its population, we look forward to you application.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
- Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public
Desirable
- Medical Secretary Experience
Skills
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy skills
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)
- Medical Terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard*
- Vocational qualification level 3 or equivalent
- An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview
Desirable
- Medical Secretary Diploma
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
- Experience of working face to face and/or telephone contact with the general public
Desirable
- Medical Secretary Experience
Skills
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy skills
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including use of Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)
- Medical Terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard*
- Vocational qualification level 3 or equivalent
- An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview
Desirable
- Medical Secretary Diploma
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).
