Medical Secretary

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Adult Cardiology Administration Team at Leeds General Infirmary. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop professionally by expanding their knowledge and experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Why Join Our Team?

• You will join a large, friendly and supportive team

• A full induction and training package tailored to your needs

• Commitment to continuous professional development for all staff

• Opportunities for flexible working

• Access to staff support forums including BAME, LGBTQ+, disability networks, health and wellbeing groups, and more

For informal enquiries, please contact Sophie McGovern (Patient Services Co-ordinator) on 0113 3925061

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values.

We are looking for individuals who are innovative, forward thinking, hardworking, and able to use their own initiative. If you possess these qualities and are committed to achieving your full potential, we would welcome your application.

The post is based within a fast paced professional office setting. The successful candidate will be required to work accurately, maintain excellent attention to detail, and meet the demands of a busy service. You will need to communicate effectively, be patient focused, and demonstrate the ability to work independently towards deadlines while managing competing priorities.

You will be responsible for liaising with service users, colleagues within your own team, and wider teams across the Trust. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding patient care.

Previous secretarial and audio typing experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Sophie McGovern (Patient Services Co-ordinator), sophiemcgovern@nhs.net, 0113 3925061

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent e.g. AMSPAR Level 2) in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial experience

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

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