Are you an experienced NHS medical secretary looking to work within a friendly, established team and in a flexible and supportive working environment? If your answers are yes please read on…
Job Summary
We have an exciting Medical Secretary position available, based at Sandwell Hospital working as part of the Obstetrics/Maternity team, 15 hours per week.
The post holder will be providing secretarial support to a consultant obstetrician and the team. We offer flexible working and preferred working hours.
Responsibilities
* Actively manage the administrative processes associated with patient pathways and contribute to the effectiveness of clinical teams (including patient experience, patient flow and waiting list management) for specialty teams.
* Coordinate, navigate and track a caseload of patients efficiently and effectively through their care pathway (outpatients, day case, diagnostics and inpatients) from referral to treatment and discharge for Obstetrics.
* Provide secretarial and administrative support to Consultants and clinical teams to support the delivery of high quality co‑ordinated and integrated care, including liaison with patients, careers GP’s and other service users.
* Manage 18‑week pathways and waiting list management, and maintain patient information systems and other relevant IT systems.
Requirements
* AMSPAR qualification, or a minimum of 2 years previous medical secretary experience.
* Experience managing 18‑week pathways and waiting list management, and knowledge of patient information systems and other IT systems.
* Excellent personal organisation, great communication skills, and the ability to prioritise workloads to juggle ever‑changing NHS priorities.
* Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
* Willingness to work flexible hours within a 15‑hour weekly commitment.
About the Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Yvonne Ologbo
Job title: Patient Administration Manager
Email address: yvonne.ologbo@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07483391647
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