Medical Secretary
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, calm and methodical team player to become a medical secretary and provide essential administration within the Department of Ophthalmology which is part of the Surgical Directorate. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Medical Secretary for which the nominal base will be at Darlington Memorial Hospital and working days can be determined at interview; offering both agile and flexible working following a period of training.
Working in a friendly team, our Medical secretaries are an excellent resource, ensuring Consultants have all the administrative support they require.
The Department of Ophthalmology is a friendly, supportive, busy but a welcoming directorate.
Main duties of the job
Full Range of secretarial duties to the Ophthalmology Team
Audio Typing
First point of contact to the patients
Track & trace investigations in order to meet 18 week pathway requirement
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Date posted
28 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-24-1097
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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