About this role
Job summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Assistant Medical Secretary - Surgical Specialties
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the Surgical Division as an Assistant Medical Secretary on a permanent basis for 30 hours per week.
We are looking for an individual who will be highly motivated, organised and self-sufficient, with the ability to manage their own workload and be flexible and adaptable to fulfil the duties within the role. The individual must also have the ability to work well under pressure, enjoy typing clinical letters and performing general admin duties including supporting other Medical Secretaries and Assistant Medical Secretaries with the running of the Department. The individual will have the desire to provide a first class service for patients and the clinical teams.
In return, this post will offer excellent development opportunities and the option to take part in further administration and academic qualifications.
Previous experience of working within a Healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Medical Secretary and Consultants within the Surgical Specialities Directorate, working on your own initiative using knowledge, skills and experience to manage and prioritise workload independently in accordance with operational standards and protocols.
The main aspect of the role will be audio typing clinical correspondence in adherence with standard turnaround times.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent - C grade or above
Desirable
- RSA Stage 2/3 or equivalent Medical Word processing skills
- Audio Typing skills
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
- Ability to provide cover for consultant secretaries
- Ability to organise, prioritise and manage workload without supervision
- Ability to meet tight time schedules and deadlines
- Previous experience dealing with the public
- Previous secretarial experience or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous NHS/Healthcare experience
Other factors
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
- Professional approach to work and colleagues
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
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Hereford County Hospital
Stonebow Road
Hereford
HR1 2ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)