Job Title: Consultant PA
Location: Platt Bridge Health Centre, WN2 5NG
Hours: 37.5 Mon - Fri
Trust Location: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital
We are expecting this placement to last 3 months however it may change due to service need.
What you'll be responsible for:
The post holder will act as the first point of contact and for all forms of communication for the Consultant(s) and their team(s) and will be expected to organise and prioritise their own workload
The post holder will demonstrate responsibility for:-
Providing a complete PA service including word processing, filing, audio typing, photocopying and the composition of letter.
Prepares responses and requests for the Consultant and designated medical staff as appropriate.
Distribute and prioritising incoming mail, using judgement and experience to decide which documents are to be passed directly to other areas for action and information.
Undertaking administrative work at the request of the consultant or their team
Attending outpatients' clinics and ward rounds as necessary and where appropriate
Providing the first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries, some of which may be sensitive, on behalf of the Consultant and heir team, using judgement to establish the validity and priority of the contact.
Organizing and co-ordinate multidisciplinary team meetings, arrange avenue and take minutes where appropriate.
Ensuring timely responses to Medico-legal reports and insurance reports
Maintaining a diary of appointments and information relevant to medical staff.
Supervising new PA's/Secretaries/support staff and work experience students and ensuring an effective office system is maintained.
Administration of duties in relation new policies i.e 18-week pathway inter provider transfer documentation, choose and book administration and patient choice booking.
Developing office, PA and secretarial practices to continually improve service delivery
Ensuring adequate supply of stationery and equipment.
You'll learn the following whilst working at the trust:
1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times
3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation
You'll have the following skills/experience:
Dairy Management
Ability to type more than 40-50 words per minute with an accurate of at least 90-95%
Drafting correspondence
Answering telephone enquiries
Audio typing
Minute Taking
Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and outlook on a regular basis
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Ability to work as a team member
Able to use tact and empathy when handling patient calls
Knowledge of medical terminology within at least one speciality
NHS work experience.
As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us
· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
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INDAC
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £14.06 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Location: In person