Overview
A great opportunity has arisen for a permanent, Band 4 Medical Secretary based on Dova Ward, Danegarth Inpatients, Barrow in Furness. The post holder will provide an efficient and effective high quality secretarial service to support Consultants and Medical Staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective clinical service.
The post holder will manage the office administration of the Consultant and other medical staff within the inpatient setting, providing an efficient and effective secretarial service to support medical staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective clinical service.
Responsibilities
* Organise own time and manage and prioritise own workload, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with efficiently and that record keeping is accurate and complete.
* Utilise good communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and external agencies as required.
* Provide medical audio-typing and live typing if requested by the Consultant (e.g., Best Interest Meetings, Professionals Meetings).
* Utilise a range of technical skills including word-processing, email and computerised diary systems, and employ a range of electronic systems relating to clinical records.
* Cover for absent colleagues for short periods such as annual leave and short-term sickness.
Qualifications & Skills
* Evidence of a mature, flexible approach and the ability to work within a busy team; use of initiative and ability to work unsupervised to coordinate duties.
* Evidence of a good general education, excellent communication and organisational skills, and fast keyboard skills.
* Knowledge of working within the NHS is advantageous; computer skills are essential.
About the Employer & Working Arrangements
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and supports a positive work/life balance. Flexible patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to state these preferences on their application and discuss at interview.
The Trust provides a range of services across secondary mental health care and related areas, including inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services, with opportunities for training and personal development.
How to Apply
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sara Newhouse
Job title: Recruiting Manager
Email address: Sara.Newhouse@lscft.nhs.uk
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