Job summary
Internal Only - To provide a comprehensive secretarial/administrative service to the Consultants within the Haematology service; enabling them to optimise clinical commitment, and therefore facilitating the Trust in the achievement of its objectives and targets.
It is essential that the post holder should exercise initiative and judgement usingacquired skill and knowledge whilst always maintaining confidentiality.
The successful post holder will act as the liaison point for the team, ensuring accurate and timely communications and ensuring all queries are actioned effectively. This can include liaison with internal and external bodies as well as professional bodies and members of the public.
For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values areCompassion,Accountable,Respect andEveryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with your consultants and clinicians and you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication, secretarial and organisational skills to undertake this role in a busy department liaising with both colleagues and patients.
Knowledge of the Trusts IT System is desirable. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
This post is busy and demanding with urgent deadlines to be met and supporting our patients through pathways ensuring they receive their care in a timely manner without unnecessary delays. We also expect flexibility to support the service as a whole to ensure all patients within the department are managed equitably.
So, if you are motivated, flexible, willing to work under pressure and meet deadlines we look forward to hearing from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with your consultants and clinicians and you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication, secretarial and organisational skills to undertake this role in a busy department liaising with both colleagues and patients.
Knowledge of the Trusts IT System is desirable. Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
This post is busy and demanding with urgent deadlines to be met and supporting our patients through pathways ensuring they receive their care in a timely manner without unnecessary delays. We also expect flexibility to support the service as a whole to ensure all patients within the department are managed equitably.
So, if you are motivated, flexible, willing to work under pressure and meet deadlines we look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate high standard of transcribing
- Ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, changing environment
- Excellent organisational skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Ability to accept constructive advice
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA Level 3 typing or relevant proven experience
- AMSPAR medical secretarial qualification or equivalent
- Relevant Audio typing experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of PAS system
- Medical Secretarial experience
Person Specification
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate high standard of transcribing
- Ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, changing environment
- Excellent organisational skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Ability to accept constructive advice
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA Level 3 typing or relevant proven experience
- AMSPAR medical secretarial qualification or equivalent
- Relevant Audio typing experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of PAS system
- Medical Secretarial experience
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).
