Job summary
Applications are invited for a Medical Secretary to join the busy Anaesthetic Service to assist in the organisation within the Surgery Division.
This post is for 20hrs per week.
The successful applicant willpossessstrongorganisational, communication and interpersonal skills.The successful applicant will also be ableto work as part of a team as well as independently.Essential skills includeaudio typingand a strongworking knowledge of Microsoft Word.
A knowledge and understanding of medical terminology is desirable and previous experience of Careflow (formally known as Medway), our patient information system, is advantageous although training will be provided. Knowledge of shorthand is desirable and can prove useful but not essential to the role.
Please see Job description for further details
If you think that you have the skills and expertise to fulfil this role and are looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking team apply now.
Main duties of the job
Person specification
Essential and Desirable best scoring
- Audio typing
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organised
- Knowledge of IT programs - Word, email - Access, Powerpoint, Excel
- Good interpersonal skills & telephone manner
- Accurate message taking
- Previous Secretarial experience
- Experience in health related organisations
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
- IT skills - Microsoft word / Microsoft Office
- Audio typing
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Use of medical terminology
- Use of various computer software
- Audio typing
- Experience of office/admin systems
Desirable
- Experience in health related organisations
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Team player
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Punctual/Good timekeeper
- Appreciate confidentiality
- Compatible with existing staff
- Flexible/adaptable
- Mental Effort: Concentration for audio typing Ability to deal with frequent interruptions, including distractions when offices are shared
- Emotional Effort: Typing distressing letters
- Working conditions: Continued use of VDU over long periods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
- IT skills - Microsoft word / Microsoft Office
- Audio typing
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Use of medical terminology
- Use of various computer software
- Audio typing
- Experience of office/admin systems
Desirable
- Experience in health related organisations
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Team player
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Punctual/Good timekeeper
- Appreciate confidentiality
- Compatible with existing staff
- Flexible/adaptable
- Mental Effort: Concentration for audio typing Ability to deal with frequent interruptions, including distractions when offices are shared
- Emotional Effort: Typing distressing letters
- Working conditions: Continued use of VDU over long periods
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
