About this role
Job summary
To provide efficient and comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative support within the Endocrinology and Diabetes Department.
To perform all allocated secretarial and administrative tasks required to meet the needs of a very busy service.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
As a team ensure that all functions within the Specialty are completed.
Maintain close working relationships with colleagues within the specialty. Work closely with clinical teams and other departments within the organisation. Advise the Senior Medical Secretary of any points of concern relating to the administration of the service and processes in place. To assist the Senior Medical Secretary to ensure the delivery of an efficient and comprehensive service which is receptive to the needs of the patient and meets the performance requirements of the Trust in accordance with the patient access policy. In conjunction with the Senior Medical Secretary, develop office and working practices to continually improve service delivery.Work as a team, to ensure adequate cover is in place during absences.
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education Essential
RSA II or equivalent in typing / audio typing Good general education, preferably English Language to GCSE (or equivalent)
Desirable
NVQ 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent experience ECDL
Experience Essential
Secretarial/administrative experience
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS Experience of using patient administration systems including Careflow and eTRACK
Knowledge Essential
Can demonstrate good standards of written and verbal communication at all levels Demonstrate an understanding of customer care
Desirable
Understanding of medical terminology
Skills Essential
Competent use of MS Word Good written and verbal communication
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)