Job summary
Are you able to perform a wide range of secretarial duties to deliver the best care for patients? If you do, we would like to hear from you.
We are currently looking for a compassionate and motivated Histology Medical Secretary to join our Secretary team at Broomfield Hospital.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then please apply today!
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Support service to the Consultant Histopathologists, Associate Specialists and Specialist Registrars, and also the senior technical staff within the department within a large administrative team. Processing diagnostic reports ensuring that the patient's journey is processed in a timely efficient manner, in line with Cancer Waiting times targets.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent certificate
- RSA/PCR typing/text transcription stage II or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Completion of Medical secretary terminology course/qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous secretarial and typing experience
- Audio/copy typing ability to type at least 60 words per minute or working towards it.
Desirable
- Previous secretarial experience in a medical environment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent team working skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrating good values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold GCSE Maths & English grade C or above or equivalent certificate
- RSA/PCR typing/text transcription stage II or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Completion of Medical secretary terminology course/qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous secretarial and typing experience
- Audio/copy typing ability to type at least 60 words per minute or working towards it.
Desirable
- Previous secretarial experience in a medical environment
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent team working skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrating good values
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).
