About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced, Medical Secretary at the Birmingham Children's Hospital in central Birmingham. The post holder will play an important role providing an effective and efficient administrative and secretarial service to the Plastics and Hands Department at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Candidates will be self-motivated and possess an RSA II qualification (or equivalent), along with an AMSPAR certificate or comparable medical secretarial experience. You'll enjoy working within a multi-disciplinary team and have the ability to relate to children, parents, other family members, and other medical professionals. This will be complemented by excellent organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant is organised effectively and efficiently so that he/she is able to operate all their clinical and non-clinical commitments.
Patient episodes are organised effectively and efficiently so that the patients are seen without clinical risk and within NHS guidelines and targets.
Actions resulting from each patient episode are planned and followed up within agreed timescales.
Completed investigations are available to each consultant and the appropriate healthcare team, when required.
Patient admission episodes are planned and organised effectively and efficiently, in accordance with Consultant requirements and Trust policies.
The Trust is able to accurately review and report compliance with relevant NHS guidelines and targets with regard to waiting times and patient activity
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Math's at Grade C/4 or above. RSA Level III/NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration (or equivalent experience). AMSPAR or British Medical Secretary qualification which includes medical terminology or equivalent experience Previous NHS experience Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Desirable
Experience using an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system such as Epic, or a strong willingness to undertake training
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential
Substantial experience providing administrative or secretarial support in a busy office environment, preferably within a healthcare setting Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information in line with data protection and information governance regulations. Proven ability to manage and prioritise a varied and demanding workload with minimal supervision. Knowledge of medical terminology, or experience working in a clinical or medical administrative environment. Experience using electronic systems for patient records, appointment scheduling, or referrals (e.g. Epic). Demonstrable understanding of NHS policies such as 18-week RTT pathway and elective access standards.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Essential
Ability to exercise sound judgement when prioritising tasks and managing conflicting demands in a fast-paced clinical environment. Capable of identifying potential issues in patient pathways, referrals, or documentation and taking appropriate corrective action or escalating as needed Able to assess urgency and clinical importance when managing patient correspondence, investigations, and appointment scheduling. Proven ability to interpret and apply Trust policies (e.g., RTT rules, access policies, data protection) to make informed decisions independently. Attention to detail when reviewing clinical documents, test results, or patient data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams, for document creation, email management, and data entry. Confident in navigating and updating systems, especially Epic, including in-basket management, appointment scheduling, test result tracking, and documentation. Able to adopt a flexible approach when required by the needs of the service Good time management skills Excellent keyboards skills
Desirable
Confident in using Epic work queues, trust databases and spreadsheets to input, retrieve, and analyse patient or service data. Experience in supporting virtual clinics, meetings or MDTs via Microsoft Teams or other Trust-approved video platforms.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with patients, families, and staff at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate and patient-centred approach, especially when handling sensitive or emotional conversations. High level of organisational ability, with a methodical approach to workload and attention to detail Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, managing competing demands and adapting to changing priorities. Able to work both independently and as part of a wider administrative and clinical team Committed to delivering a high standard of work with integrity, confidentiality, and respect. Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and a flexible approach to team cover and service needs.
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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)