About this role
Job summary
The Division of Surgery would like to invite applicants for a Band 3 post to join the Medical Secretary team within Trauma and Orthopaedics at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
One 30-hour position is available to support Consultant Surgeons and the wider clinical team. The successful post holder will be primarily based at Doncaster Hospital; however, there may be a requirement to work across both Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals in line with service needs.
They will need experience in managing the robust systems in place for the administrative engagement of patient pathways. They will need to be able to work flexibly as part of the team - sometimes across sites - to produce clinical correspondence using Medisec digital transcription software from outpatient and inpatient attendances.
Experience in using the PTL (Patient Tracker List) to manage patient's pathway is paramount. A knowledge of medical terminology alongside previous experience of working in a clerical / secretarial role is desirable.
You will be required to display tact and diplomacy, and have developed communication skills when dealing with senior staff, patients, colleagues and the general public.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support named clinicians and support their colleagues to provide an efficient support to all members of the clinical teams.
They will need experience in managing the robust systems in place for the administrative engagement of patient pathways. They will need to be able to work flexibly as part of the team - sometimes across sites - to produce clinical correspondence using Medisec digital transcription software from outpatient and inpatient attendances.
Experience in using the PTL (Patient Tracker List) to manage patients pathway is paramount. A knowledge of medical terminology alongside previous experience of working in a clerical / secretarial role is desirable.
You will be required to display tact and diplomacy, and have developed communication skills when dealing with senior staff, patients, colleagues and the general public.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent or equivalent experience RSA III or equivalent level typing qualification or equivalent experience ECDL or Equivalent or equivalent experience
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology/accreditation. NVQ Level 3 Admin and Clerical. Business Administration Level 2 Apprenticeship Conflict resolution skills
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role Computer literate incl. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel Customer Care Experience Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of and ability to work to Trust Policies and protocols including Referral to Treatment Patient Access Policy Experience of working within a busy/demanding environment. E.g. Multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Fully conversant with all waiting list functions on PAS and the ability to action these independently Good knowledge of speciality specific patient pathways Experience of working in a Health Care setting in clinical administration role Thorough knowledge of health care system and processes
Personal Attributes & Skills Essential
Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations Proactive, self-motivated and with a positive approach to work Flexible and adaptable, able to take direction and instruction from others Team Player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships Able to follow Trust policies and procedures
Desirable
Evidence of liaising with more than one discipline
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 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Thorne Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)