Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join a busy and forward thinking team within the Cardiology Department. The role is full time at 37.5 hours, worked over 5 days.
If you are an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person we welcome your application to join a secretarial team embedded within a proud and hardworking Unit. You will be responsible for a Cardiology Consultants and their Team. Amongst your duties will be coordinating diaries, processing admin, completing validations, typing of clinics and management of a waiting list etc. and ensuring a proactive approach to patient care.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be coordinating diaries, processing admin, completing validations, typing of clinics and management of a waiting list etc. and ensuring a proactive approach to patient care.
To provide a comprehensive secretarial service, to the Cardiology Consultant Team including the Head of Department or visiting consultants. (subject to change due to service needs and demands). The appointed would work in accordance with trust policy; manage clinic appointments, operative/procedure waiting lists using CareCube. Organise the workload with the Consultant Cardiologists and their team to ensure that an efficient service is provided and best use of theatre utilisation.
Act as a point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant Cardiologists and their team. Carry out secretarial duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential to exercise initiative commensurate within the role and it is vital that confidentiality be maintained at all times. In line with any review of services the post holder may be expected to change working practices over time.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen to join a busy and forward thinking team within the Cardiology Department. The role is full time at 37.5 hours, worked over 5 days.
If you are an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person we welcome your application to join a secretarial team embedded within a proud and hardworking Unit. You will be responsible for a Cardiology Consultants and theirTeam. Amongst your duties will be coordinating diaries, processing admin, completing validations, typing of clinics and management of a waiting list etc. and ensuring a proactive approach to patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen to join a busy and forward thinking team within the Cardiology Department. The role is full time at 37.5 hours, worked over 5 days.
If you are an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person we welcome your application to join a secretarial team embedded within a proud and hardworking Unit. You will be responsible for a Cardiology Consultants and theirTeam. Amongst your duties will be coordinating diaries, processing admin, completing validations, typing of clinics and management of a waiting list etc. and ensuring a proactive approach to patient care.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs grade C or above
- NVQ level 3 business admin (or equivalent)
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience
- RSA qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous secretarial experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
- Experience using G2 Speech Software
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital information systems (HISS/ORMIS/MAXIMS/NEXUS)
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Understanding of specialist medical terminology and procedures
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Proven time management skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Excellent organisational and communications skills
- Effective team player
- Efficient and enthusiastic
- Flexible approach to the post
- Diplomatic
- Confident
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Problem solving ability
- Ability to learn new tasks, procedures and terminology
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs grade C or above
- NVQ level 3 business admin (or equivalent)
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent experience
- RSA qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous secretarial experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
- Experience using G2 Speech Software
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital information systems (HISS/ORMIS/MAXIMS/NEXUS)
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Understanding of specialist medical terminology and procedures
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Proven time management skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Excellent organisational and communications skills
- Effective team player
- Efficient and enthusiastic
- Flexible approach to the post
- Diplomatic
- Confident
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Problem solving ability
- Ability to learn new tasks, procedures and terminology
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
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).
