Job summary
1 x 30 hours based at Southport Hospital
To provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant Pathologists, their junior medical staff and the Departmental Manager in the Cellular Pathology Department assisting with the organisation of their workloads.Manage their own workload and co-ordinate activities with other medical secretaries to ensure thatan efficient service is provided.Carry out duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to theorganisation of the work. It is essential that the candidate exercises initiative commensurate with therole and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Typing of histology and non-gynaecological cytology reports into the Telepath system ensuring all patient/requester/clinical details are correct. Also ensuring correlation between the handwritten/dictated report and the diagnosis written on the request card and pointing out any discrepancies to the medical staff.
Typing hospital/Coroners post mortem reports.
Distribution of post mortem reports once signed out by pathologist in accordance withH.M. Coroner guidelines to previously agreed recipients.
Maintain a database of all post mortem reports once typed.
Support consultants/Senior Technical staff in non-clinical activities/teaching by preparing presentation documents/production of literature/events/papers, using relevant software package
Operate effective filing and tracking system of Casualty sheets for deceased patients following post mortem.
Maintain case folder location on Careflow obtain case sheets when necessary by telephone or in person.
Maintain calendar ensuring appropriate personnel are informed of consultant/medical staff annual/professional leave.
General office duties including dealing with incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, smart printer. Participate in housekeeping of the office environment.
Arrange Directorate, Departmental and Trust wide meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate and take and type up minutes.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
F
Job locations
Prescot, Southport
Prescot, Southport
L35 5DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.
Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.
Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.
Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
Type discharge summaries as appropriate
Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
To manage and maintain 18-week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.
Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive service to the Consultant and Speciality Team including nurse clinicians.
Keep diary up to date, arrange appointments, and arrange travel and accommodation.
Operate an effective bring forward system and filing system.
Type dictation from audio transcription of clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring all letter and workflow processes are adhered to and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
Type discharge summaries as appropriate
Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Rectify if not.
To manage and maintain 18-week pathways including Tertiary Referrals to external Trusts and ensure these are completed on the PAS system. Keep track of referrals to ensure patient is reviewed promptly. Check that follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with Referral To Treat (RTT) patient pathway.
Support Consultant in non-clinical activities/Clinical Director role by preparing presentation documents using relevant packages and arranging meetings, circulate agenda/supporting papers as appropriate, and taking minutes at meetings.
Ensure appropriate personnel are informed of consultant annual/study leave. Amend clinic/theatre lists/forms appropriately. Keep Consultants informed of junior doctor leave could have an effect on the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* RSA/OCRIII typing or equivalent
* Work processing skills
* Audio-typing skills
* Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
* AMSPAR or equivalent experience
* Shorthand skills/speed writing
Experience
Essential
* 2 years' experience as medical secretary
* Excellent IT skills with knowledge of experience of Microsoft office products
Desirable
* Previous experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
* Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
* Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
* Able to use own initiative and manage/prioritise own workload
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation system
* Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
* Knowledge of Hospital IT systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* RSA/OCRIII typing or equivalent
* Work processing skills
* Audio-typing skills
* Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
* AMSPAR or equivalent experience
* Shorthand skills/speed writing
Experience
Essential
* 2 years' experience as medical secretary
* Excellent IT skills with knowledge of experience of Microsoft office products
Desirable
* Previous experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
* Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
* Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
* Able to use own initiative and manage/prioritise own workload
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation system
* Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
* Knowledge of Hospital IT systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Prescot, Southport
Prescot, Southport
L35 5DR
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Prescot, Southport
Prescot, Southport
L35 5DR
Employer's website
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