Medical Secretary - Band 4
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 4 Medical Secretary to join our friendly and welcoming Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) based at Rikenel, Gloucester.
As an organisation we offer a range of professional development opportunities and would support the post holder in continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
About you
The successful candidate will provide a full confidential, administrative and secretarial service to Consultants and their Medical Team and will need to main Trust Values throughout all aspects of their work. They will be expected to work as part of a team in delivering an effective service, and assisting clinical staff to ensure that services meet the operational needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working team player with excellent communication, organisational and customer-service skills who can work collaboratively with colleagues to manage the workload on a day-to-day basis, prioritise work to meet the deadlines and sustain quality in their document production.
As the first point of contact for the Consultant and the Medical Team, you will be expected to manage enquiries from patients, carers and professionals and to provide non-clinical help. The ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and to maintain a calm, positive and flexible approach is an essential part of this post.
Previous NHS experience is essential.
If you have a 'can do' attitude, and enjoy building good working relationships, we welcome your application.
About us
Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship and therefore we are only able to consider applicants with unrestricted right to work in the UK due to the role not currently meeting the UK Government's Visa's & Immigration's requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-24-163
Job locations
Rikenel
Montpellier
Gloucester
GL1 1LY
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rikenel
Montpellier
Gloucester
GL1 1LY
Employer's website
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