NHS

0089 - Medical Secretary


Pay25,147.00 - 27,596.00 / year
LocationBarnsley/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9163-0089E-02-24?language=en&page=54&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Barnsley Hospital are seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to support the Paediatric services. This is both a demanding and rewarding role and it is essential that the successful applicant is able to work effectively as part of the team, supporting and assisting colleagues, whilst prioritising and managing a diverse workload.

      The post holder will be responsible for the effective provision of a comprehensive secretarial/administrative service to a team of Consultants and doctors, working within the Paediatric Team

      Previous Medical Secretarial experience and knowledge of medical terminology would be preferred, but is not essential.

      The interview date for this role will be W/C 1st April 2024.

      Main duties of the job

      The successful applicant will act as the focal point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquiries for the Medical Team, liaising with multi-disciplinary team members, as well as other health professionals/staff both internally and externally.

      The Medical Secretary post is responsible for transcribing audio files accurately using digital dictation, within the Trust timeframes, including any additional tasks e.g. follow up appointments, letters to other professionals etc.

      Successful candidates will have good communication skills, be organised and work well as part of a team. Post holders are expected to have a flexible and "can do" approach in ensuring the work of the department is carried out to the required high standards.

      The role is varied and requires proven admin experience with excellent IT skills including very good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 package. The post holder will need to have high level of communication skills, an eye for detail and an ability to self-manage competing priorities daily. This can be a fast-paced role and can provide the right candidate with a fantastic opportunity to take on new skills, knowledge and experiences which can help support further career progression. The posts offer an excellent opportunity to develop and gain desirable skills.

      The days and times of work are Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm

      About us

      Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

      There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

      The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

      Certificates of Sponsorship

      For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

      **Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

      Date posted

      29 February 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 4

      Salary

      £25,147 to £27,596 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      C9163-0089E-02-24

      Job locations

      Pogmoor Road

      Barnsley

      South Yorkshire

      S75 2EP


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Awareness

      Essential

      • Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
      • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety requirements

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Good standard of written and oral communication skills
      • Good interpersonal skills
      • Excellent organisational skills
      • Able to manage own time and work on own initiative
      • Ability to prioritise own and others work loads
      • Able to identify key issues and initiate action
      • Experience of diary management
      • Experience of filing systems
      • Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines

      Desirable

      • Shorthand

      Experience

      Essential

      • Medical word processing experience
      • Previous medical secretarial experience

      Desirable

      • Previous medical secretarial experience
      • Experience of MS Word and PowerPoint

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • RSA Stage III typing/word processing (or equivalent) or proven experience to the same standard
      • RSA Stage I audio typing or proven experience of audio typing

      Values based questions

      Essential

      • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
      • Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Awareness

      Essential

      • Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
      • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety requirements

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Good standard of written and oral communication skills
      • Good interpersonal skills
      • Excellent organisational skills
      • Able to manage own time and work on own initiative
      • Ability to prioritise own and others work loads
      • Able to identify key issues and initiate action
      • Experience of diary management
      • Experience of filing systems
      • Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines

      Desirable

      • Shorthand

      Experience

      Essential

      • Medical word processing experience
      • Previous medical secretarial experience

      Desirable

      • Previous medical secretarial experience
      • Experience of MS Word and PowerPoint

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • RSA Stage III typing/word processing (or equivalent) or proven experience to the same standard
      • RSA Stage I audio typing or proven experience of audio typing

      Values based questions

      Essential

      • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
      • Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Pogmoor Road

      Barnsley

      South Yorkshire

      S75 2EP


      Employer's website

      https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Pogmoor Road

      Barnsley

      South Yorkshire

      S75 2EP


      Employer's website

      https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.