Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Grantham Hospital
Town: Grantham
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, £12,035 - £12,837 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59
Medical Secretary - Band 3
NHS AfC: Band 3
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred: Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety: Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence: Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion: Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect: Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
This is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Job overview
PLEASE NOTE: The start date for this post will be no earlier than May 2025.
The Gastroenterology Department is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive, accurate, and confidential support to the service at Grantham Hospital. This post is part-time at 18.75 hours per week.
We are looking for candidates who thrive in an office environment and enjoy problem solving and supporting the Clinicians. Responsibilities include dealing with urgent and routine correspondence, typing clinic letters, medical reports, and general administration. You will also support the day-to-day organisation of the Consultant's diary, arrange meetings and appointments, and manage other administrative tasks as necessary. A genuine interest in providing excellent patient care is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer care and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent of Grade C and above is required, including English & Maths. Experience in secretarial duties is advantageous, and knowledge of medical terminology would be beneficial but not essential, as on-the-job training is provided. A flexible approach to work is required, as well as the ability to work under pressure and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing Skills to RSA III or equivalent knowledge acquired through further experience
* GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent
* Medical secretary qualifications
* 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent
* NVQ III or equivalent
* AMSPAR – Medical Terminology Certificate
Previous Experience
* Recent Medical Secretarial experience
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Competent Microsoft Word User
Specific Requirements
* Conscientious in standard of work produced
* Ability to work under pressure
* Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Please note that we do not accept CVs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
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