The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary

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Job summary

35 Hours weekly

We are seeking to appoint a Medical Secretary for the Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Psychosexual Department based at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

This post will offer an exciting opportunity to become part of a service that is rapidly changing and developing.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player, be fully IT literate with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Knowledge and experience of meditech and audio typing software are desirable, additional tasks involve other administration duties with the department.

An opportunity to work with a dedicated team who put the care and safety of their patients at the forefront of everything they do. A commitment to help all our staff reach their full potential with our structured induction and tailored individual development plans. The opportunity to be part of a team who is building for the future needs of the NHS, who actively pursue change and feel passionate about driving forward new initiatives. Your life outside TRFT is important and the Trust are happy to consider applications with flexible working patterns that cater to individual requirements; this can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

This role involves: The Production of Patient/client information re letters via audio typing to assist Health Care Professionals in the day-to-day management of patient care. Working to deadlines. Communicating well with staff of all grades and disciplines. Accurately record and complete Patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Undertaking audio transcription, including medical terminology Liaising between Trust staff and outside agencies as required. Utilising IT skills. Receiving and dealing with telephone / e-mails in a timely and professional manner.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Details

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-03-041

Job locations

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous medical secretarial experience
  • Audio typing - previous experience and / or qualification
  • Shorthand - previous experience and / or qualification
  • Previous office experience within a healthcare environment
  • Microsoft Office - previous experience and / or qualification
  • Previous use of databases, i.e. Meditech, SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

  • OCR III typing or Word Processing qualification or equivalent
  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent education to include English

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent general IT qualification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, ideally within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Awareness of the Data Protection Act and understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality
  • Awareness of NHS Policies, practices and procedures
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous medical secretarial experience
  • Audio typing - previous experience and / or qualification
  • Shorthand - previous experience and / or qualification
  • Previous office experience within a healthcare environment
  • Microsoft Office - previous experience and / or qualification
  • Previous use of databases, i.e. Meditech, SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

  • OCR III typing or Word Processing qualification or equivalent
  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent education to include English

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent general IT qualification

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, ideally within Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Awareness of the Data Protection Act and understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality
  • Awareness of NHS Policies, practices and procedures

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Workforce Manager

Angie Caruana

angie.caruana@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-03-041

Job locations

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY


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