Medical Secretary - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Typing skills - OCR III (or equivalent e.g. RSA III )
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• ECDL
• Qualification or appropriate training in Customer Service
• AMSPAR

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of office applications and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years secretarial/administrative experience
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Experience of using a variety of IT applications, including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience of staff supervision
• NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with all levels and disciplines of staff, patients, carers and external agencies
• Proficient audio typist with the ability to accurately transcribe complex audio tapes and type complicated medical information whilst subject to frequent interruption
• Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting deadlines and pressures
• Ability to work on own initiative and be pro active
• High level of interpersonal skills, including sensitivity, diplomacy and empathy
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to assimilate new practices and knowledge
• Ability to get on well with members of a team
• Ability to implement change and improvements
• Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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