Medical Secretary
NHS AfC: Band 4
Main area Secretarial and AdministrationGrade NHS AfC: Band 4Contract 6 months (Fixed Term contract for six months)Hours Part time - hours per week (Monday to Friday)Job ref -CHI-3- Site Erewash Community Mental Health TeamTown Ilkeston, DerbyshireSalary £, - £, per annum, pro rataSalary period YearlyClosing //5 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Medical Secretary to work for the Erewash Community Mental Health Team at Ilkeston Community Hospital, Ilkeston.
We are looking for someone with proven secretarial skills to undertake the delivery of a comprehensive, high quality medical secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrists and the medical staff within the Team.
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with patients, carers and all levels of staff, dealing with calls promptly and sensitively and ensuring that urgent calls are passed on as appropriate.
Excellent keyboard skills are essential, as you will be responsible for the audio typewriting of clinical letters and for ensuring the Trust’s patient databases are accurately maintained.
We will provide the successful candidate with appropriate training in the necessary Trust IT systems and on-going support in their use.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure the delivery of a comprehensive, high-quality medical, secretarial and administrative service to the consultant psychiatrist and junior medical team.
The post holder will play a central role within the provision of services and is required to exercise initiative, independent judgement and decision making within situations arising from the duties described in the job description to ensure an effective high quality service.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. RSA III / OCR Typewriting/text processing or equivalent typing/ word processing qualification or equivalent experience
13. English Language – GCSE Grade C or equivalent
Desirable criteria
14. CLAIT / IBT2 or ECDL Qualification
15. Audio Typing qualification
Experience/Skills
Essential criteria
16. Experience & knowledge of using a variety of software programmes including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
17. Ability to work on own initiative and without direct supervision within procedural guidelines
18. Ability to manage conflicting priorities, organise workload effectively and to meet deadlines
19. Demonstrable secretarial experience
20. Excellent organisational skills
21. Excellent communication skills
22. Recent audio typing experience
23. Willingness to undertake further training and development in accordance with the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
24. Experience, knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
Further details / informal visits contact
NameSarah ScattergoodJob titleAdmin & Secretarial Support ManagerEmail numberAdditional information
Joanne Slinn
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