Medical secretary and Patient Pathway Co-ordinator

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic MedicalSecretary to join our busy department. This role involvesworking alongside our team in the General Surgery office andrequires a hard working individual who has greatorganisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritisetheir work accordingly..

We offer a full package of benefits, including a car leasescheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line withNHS terms and conditions; high street and public transportdiscounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little thingsthat make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruitand veg stalls

Main duties of the job

Manage and monitor patients through their treatment pathway ensuring compliance to RTT, cancer pathwaysand local waiting time standards. Key liaison between the Trust and outsourced dictation services, or voicerecognition services, for the majority of clinical administration. Provide comprehensive administrative, clericaland audio typing support to consultants and their teams. Work in a team based secretarial service providingsupport for each other and ensuring continuity of the service. Act as a key point of liaison between patients,GPs, other staff and outside agencies

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.