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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary - Peterborough

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Job summary

**Previous applicants need not apply**

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Urology Department. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our very busy and dedicated admin team.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Senior Medical Secretary and clinical team within the Department and also ensuring the provision of an effective, efficient and professional service for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to perform a high level of secretarial and administration tasks within Urology Department. You will need to be able to work efficiently, with a high degree of accurately and work flexibly and confidentially across the Trust independently and as part of a team liaising with colleagues at all levels.

You will have good communication skills and will be responsive to the needs of the service. You will be a point of contact for patients, speciality teams and other departments for all enquiries relating to patient admissions. You will be responsible for the tracking of patient pathways in accordance with the National targets.

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-S-5326869-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.

**If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website**

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.

**If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website**

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)
  • RSA II typing or equivalent experience
  • Audio typing qualification or recent relevant experience

Desirable

  • NVQ II or III Business Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook
  • Previous Secretarial/Office experience
  • Experience of working with the general public and/or professionals

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of medical terminology
  • Experience of using Hospital systems, for example PAS (Patient Administration System)
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level standard English Language at Grade A - C (or equivalent)
  • RSA II typing or equivalent experience
  • Audio typing qualification or recent relevant experience

Desirable

  • NVQ II or III Business Administration

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of using MS Office, particularly MS Word and Outlook
  • Previous Secretarial/Office experience
  • Experience of working with the general public and/or professionals

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of medical terminology
  • Experience of using Hospital systems, for example PAS (Patient Administration System)

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Medical Secretary

Sarah Beaton

sarah.beaton@nhs.net

01733677482

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-S-5326869-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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