About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary to join the Cardiology team . This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual. The appropriate candidate would need to have a good telephone manner, experience of audiotyping and use of IT systems in a working environment.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applications from candidates who want to join us as we explore the implementation of digitalisation of administrative systems and to deliver efficient and sustainable patient centred services across the care group.
The post holder will have excellent communication skills are organised and methodical in their approach. You will be involved with a wide range of duties including clinic typing, telephone enquiries, minute taking and consultant admin.
The post holder must have the ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively working as part of the team and by using their own initiative.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training Essential
GCSE - Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills level 2 in both Mathematics and at least 1 English subject)
Experience Essential
Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office and PAS Experience of working with staff at all levels
Desirable
Admin experience within the last 4 years
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential
Evidence of secretarial skills including excellent audio typing and minute taking Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising own workload to meet deadlines Evidence of ability to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines. Evidence of ability to build and maintain good working relationships within a team. To be able to demonstrate integrity and professionalism when dealing difficult situations. An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
Desirable
Evidence of ability to exercise judgment when dealing with queries and to analyse and resolve problems. Familiarity with using PAS (Patient Administration System) desirable, however training can be provided.
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)