About this role
Job summary
Part time 30 hours per week. Permanent post.
We are looking for a highly organised medical secretary with experience in a similar setting to undertake this challenging role within the Orthopaedic interface service at Bolton One Health Centre .
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and efficient medical secretarial service to Consultants, providing cross cover for fellow secretaries when required. The post holder will also provide an efficient channel of communication between the medical staff, general practitioner colleagues, and patients, members of the public, the Community Services Division and disciplines within the service. The post holder will also be responsible for office function and provide leadership, supporting the development needs of the secretarial team to meet current & future needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Provision of medical secretarial duties and administrative support to the consultants and clinical team , Support the medical secretariat team and ensure smooth efficient running of the office and meet appropriate targets.
The post holder will require a high degree of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative systems, with the ability to communicate to staff and patients at all levels.
About us
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the current Job description and Personnel specification within , that contains all details .
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE English language GCSE Maths Grade AMSPAR qualification or equivalent extperience OCR/RSA level II Audio Typing or equivalent experience
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of medical audio typing Recent experience of working in a busy office setting as part of a team. Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting Significant experience with Microsoft Office Software packages, Word and Excel Relevant years' experience of providing secretarial support to Senior Managers/medical professionals.
Desirable
Understanding of Data Protection Act and Knowledge of Trust policies regarding Data Protection and Security of Information, and the application of these in the workplace.
Knowledge Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with clinicians, senior managers and clerical staff. Familiarity with medical terminology Able to encourage and motivate staff Knowledge of NHS targets, including 18 Weeks RTT Knowledge of the patient care process in hospital
Desirable
Understanding of Data Protection Act and Knowledge of Trust policies regarding Data Protection and Security of Information, and the application of these in the workplace.
Personal Attributes Essential
Adaptable & flexible approach to working Professional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality care. Able to successfully initiate and manage change.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bolton One Health Centre
Moore Lane
Bolton
BL3 5BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)