Medical Secretary, Head & Neck
Join University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust to provide a specialised, comprehensive and confidential patient‑centred clinical administration and secretarial service to the Surgical Services team in accordance with departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures.
To act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the specialism for patients.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Closing Date: This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
* Responsible for the booking of TWW/Cancer appointments and surgery for Head and Neck Consultants.
* Ensure clinical documentation is up‑to‑date, orderly, and available for clinical decisions, and report exceptional circumstances where necessary. This requires effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system; prompt transcription, manipulation and distribution of appropriate documents.
* Ensure the effective organisation of all patients under the care of the consultant and his/her team in accordance with local and national policy and targets. This requires effective collaboration with the Booking Centre and Patient Access team to maintain an accurate waiting list; the Outpatient Access team and General Managers to monitor utilisation and effectiveness of outpatient clinics; and Theatre, Diagnostic and Ward teams to ensure that the elective care pathway for all patients is seamless and sensitive to their needs.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lewis Burkacki Job title: Administration Manager Email address: lewis.burkacki@uhcw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02476964946
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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