Medical Secretary- Radiology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

To work as part of a secretarial team providing cross cover in the absence of other Radiology Medical Secretarial staff, thus maintaining a highly efficient secretarial service to the Consultant Radiologists/Radiology Fellows.

To develop and acquire detailed knowledge and understanding of medical terminology throughout sub-specialities, being able to undertake typing of radiology reports (all imaging modalities) to RSH Stage III standard through audio word processing, shorthand dictation and the RIS (Radiology Information System).

Distribute radiology reports as necessary to the relevant healthcare professions

Deal with frequent interruption and prioritise personal and consultant workloads whilst maintaining a high level of concentration.

Type and distribute summary and letters for Consultant Radiologists

Communicate with patients in a professional and helpful manner, showing due empathy particularly when dealing with anxious/distressed patients.

Become a proficient Superuser on Radiology Systems

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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Medical Secretaries Course (AMSPAR diploma) or NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent
• 4 GCSE's or equivalent
• RSA Level 3 typing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• 3+ years experience in medical secretarial role

Desirable

• >5years experience in NHS setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Radiology specific terminology

Desirable

• Understanding of diagnostic and treatment pathways
• Specific knowledge of MSK/orthopaedic pathways

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate examples of work prioritisation
• Ability to manage difficult or challanging conversations/situations

Experience

Desirable

• shorthand

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Robert Jones Agnes Hunt

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

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