Job summary
We are looking to welcome an ADHD Support Secretary's in the Community Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics team within the Division of Women & Children.
We currently have 1 part time vacancy available.
Based at Ashton Health Centre and Broadoaks Child Development Centre this is an excellent opportunity for an individual to work in a band 3 capacity, gaining experience to help shape a future career goal.
We are seeking an individual that is not only enthusiastic and forward thinking but also, kind and caring ensuring they are putting the patients and families first throughout their journey of our service.
You will be a member of a team of support medical secretaries providing secretarial and administrative support to consultants, junior medical staff, and any other staff. You will support the efficient channelling of communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust.
This is a role which can be challenging but also rewarding as you seek to support the consultants and patients/parents/carers to provide a joined-up service where our patients will feel listen to and valued.
If you would like to hear more about our amazing service's or to arrange a visit please do get in touch with - Ben Croasdale on benjamin.croasdale@lthtr.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
You will be a member of a team of support medical secretaries providing secretarial and administrative support to consultants, junior medical staff and any other staff for patients on the ADHD pathway. They will support the efficient channelling of communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust.
You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
Please see job description for full duties.
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your will be a member of a team of support medical secretaries providing secretarial and administrative support to consultants, junior medical staff and any other staff for patients on the ADHD pathway. They will support the efficient channelling of communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust.
You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
You will be expected to cover aspects of other roles during periods of absence, as required by the service.
Please see job description for full duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your will be a member of a team of support medical secretaries providing secretarial and administrative support to consultants, junior medical staff and any other staff for patients on the ADHD pathway. They will support the efficient channelling of communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust.
You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
You will be expected to cover aspects of other roles during periods of absence, as required by the service.
Please see job description for full duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good general education. Minimum GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C
- Typing speed of 60 wpm
- RSA 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- RSA 3 Typing Qualification
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Efficient use of Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and intranet
- Able to manage own workload and work autonomously as part of a team.
- Recent audio typing experience
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing personal and professional development
- Experienced and competent minute taking
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Previous admin experience in NHS environment
- Use of Trust IT packages ie Quadramed , Alma, Evolve
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good general education. Minimum GCSE English and Mathematics grade A-C
- Typing speed of 60 wpm
- RSA 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- RSA 3 Typing Qualification
- ECDL or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Efficient use of Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and intranet
- Able to manage own workload and work autonomously as part of a team.
- Recent audio typing experience
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing personal and professional development
- Experienced and competent minute taking
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Desirable
- Previous admin experience in NHS environment
- Use of Trust IT packages ie Quadramed , Alma, Evolve
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
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).
