Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Support Medical Secretary to join our expanding team in the Radiology Department at Southport Hospital.
Applicants should have experience working in a medical environment and background of working in an office environment with the ability to liaise with all relevant departments within the Trust.
Being a team player and having first‑rate organisational skills is essential.
Main Duties
* Work as part of a team to provide secretarial support to the Radiology Department
* Work across all specialties to ensure timely dispatch of Radiology reports to General Practitioners and Consultants on a timely basis
Qualifications
* NVQ III or equivalent experience
* RSA II/III Typing or word processing
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* AMSPAR Diploma
* European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Skills
* Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, both internal and external
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of Data Protection
* Flexible working approach
* Ability to plan and organise own workload to meet targets
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software Package
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous secretarial experience with knowledge of secretarial/administrative procedures and systems
* Previous Medical Secretary experience
* Previous NHS experience
Other
* Committed to self‑development to meet the requirements of the role
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods when transcribing medical audio dictation
* Ability to deal with distressed patients or relatives when answering telephone
* Ability to cope with frequent indirect exposure to distressing or emotional situations in clinical correspondence
* Continuous use of computer/keyboard
* Use of trolleys to transport casenotes
* Continuous use of VDU
* Working in an office environment
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity and respect for all individuals. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria as well as to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria. The Trust operates anonymous short‑listing and will not share any personal equality information with the recruiting manager.
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