About this role
Job summary
Cardiology service is currently recruiting a assistant medical secretary to provide secretarial support to the Cardiology department.
We are looking for a secretary who has relevant experience of working with an office environment, who is self motivated, professional, friendly and positive attitude, able to work accurately under pressure to deadlines and is flexible in their approach. They must be able to use their own initiative and priorities their workload. Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Committed to providing high-quality administrative support that contributes to excellent patient care.
The role is 37.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday. Fixed term for 6months to cover maternity leave ending in March 2027.
Any further questions please contact Gemma Senior, operational support manager, at [email protected]
Please be aware that you must meet the essential qualification requirements of the role (as described in the person specification) in order to be considered for interview.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Cardiology Department, ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the service.
Support the Team Leader in managing Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathways and maintaining compliance with waiting time targets.
Receive and manage telephone calls, responding to enquiries professionally and accurately.
Maintain and update patient information using the Trust's clinical recording system.
Produce letters, reports, and other correspondence using Microsoft Office applications.
Process referral information and liaise with consultants, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Manage a high-volume workload while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.
Essential Skills and Requirements:
Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Accurate typing and word processing skills (RSA III or equivalent).
GCSE English (or equivalent).
Ability to work under pressure, priorities tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
Experience handling patient records and working within healthcare administration is advantageous.
Understanding of RTT pathways and NHS administrative processes is desirable.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to empathise Ability to liaise and discuss with people on all levels Ability to priorities own workload Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills
Experience Essential
Significant NHS experience at Band 2
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent RSA Stage 111 Typing or equivalent Audio Typing Stage 11 or equivalent
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Values based Questions Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What does compassion mean to you?, Please describe in around 100 words: Describe how you live the values at the current organisation that you work for., Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?, Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?
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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)