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Medical Secretary Cover

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 02 May 2025

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Job summary

A secondment opportunity has arisen to cover a period of maternity leave.

  • To be responsible for providing a confidential, efficient and effective medical secretary service to the CAMHS Consultants
  • Production of written correspondence including letters from dictation, written and audio to a high standard in agreed time scales
  • Ensure a high standard of communication at all times with internal and external service users and partner agencies

Main duties of the job

To prepare clinic lists, room space and all necessary documentation prior to clinic sessions

Diary management for the consultant including all aspects of meeting bookings and MDT meetings and ensure consultants are fully prepared for meetings

Set up and maintain SystmOne rotas

Effective organisation and scheduling of clinics and appointments; cancelling, re-arranging and sending letters as appropriate

Book home visits including liaison and contact with patients and other professionals

Arranging cross cover for consultants for clinical sessions as required

Record and maintain consultant activity as appropriate

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,637.57 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCCG-0407-A

Job locations

Honeysuckle Lodge,

Tickhill Road Hospital site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent in appropriate subject e.g. Business Admin.
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a busy environment, office procedures, and workload management
  • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience in accessing internet / email facilities
  • RSA II Typing or equivalent experience including autonomous working
  • RSA stage II Audio Typing Qualification or equivalent
  • Experience of office procedures, i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking, typing
Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent in appropriate subject e.g. Business Admin.
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a busy environment, office procedures, and workload management
  • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience in accessing internet / email facilities
  • RSA II Typing or equivalent experience including autonomous working
  • RSA stage II Audio Typing Qualification or equivalent
  • Experience of office procedures, i.e. filing, photocopying, message taking, typing

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).

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.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Honeysuckle Lodge,

Tickhill Road Hospital site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Honeysuckle Lodge,

Tickhill Road Hospital site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Administration Team Lead

Carolyn Watson

carolyn.watson8@nhs.net

07795266515

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,637.57 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCCG-0407-A

Job locations

Honeysuckle Lodge,

Tickhill Road Hospital site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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