About this role
Job summary Keep patient records up to date and accurate on our admin systems. Type up clinical letters and other patient correspondence for consultants and the clinical team using EPRO. Respond to emails from clinicians or team members, sorting things out where you can or passing them on to the right person. Take patient calls in a helpful and professional way, staying discreet and making sure any follow-ups are done. Work closely with clinicians and team members to help the department run smoothly.
Main duties of the job Support the bone health service by organising and attending MDT meetings and actioning any follow up outcomes. Contribute to the timely upkeep of the FLS (fracture liaison service) national database along side other team members. Update, monitor and outcome the bone health virtual lists. Organise your workload to keep on top of departmental priorities. Take on other duties as needed, guided by the Senior Medical Secretary, as the service needs change.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Speciality and Integrated Medicine CSU are seeking to recruit a full time (37.5 hours) permanent, highly motivated and enthusiastic person within the Endocriniology and Bone Health Department. The successful candidate will work alongside other members of the admin team to support the Bone Health Service and wider clinical team within a supportive and encouraging environment. This post will be to provide a high standard of secretarial and admin duties to our patients and clinical team, working closely within a multi disciplinary team in a structured environment. You will work alongside the bone health team to prepare, record and action any outcomes from the bone MDT meetings.
We’re looking for someone with great communication skills, strong IT knowledge, and solid clerical experience. You’ll need to be able to manage your own workload, but also work well as part of a team.
Working hours are 08:00–16:00, and there’s room for flexible working while keeping within our flexible working approach.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference, be part of a friendly, supportive team, and develop your skills, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Keep patient records up to date and accurate on our admin systems. Type up clinical letters and other patient correspondence for consultants and the clinical team using EPRO. Respond to emails from clinicians or team members, sorting things out where you can or passing them on to the right person. Take patient calls in a helpful and professional way, staying discreet and making sure any follow-ups are done. Work closely with clinicians and team members to help the department run smoothly. Support the bone health service by organising and attending MDT meetings and actioning any follow up outcomes. Contribute to the timely upkeep of the FLS (fracture liaison service) national database along side other team members. Update, monitor and outcome the bone health virtual lists. Organise your workload to keep on top of departmental priorities. Take on other duties as needed, guided by the Senior Medical Secretary, as the service needs change.
The Endocrinology admin team is made up of 1 Senior Medical Secretary, 3 Medical Secretaries, 2 Clerk/Typists, and 1 MDT Administrator. The team is hardworking, knowledgeable, and a genuinely fun and supportive group to work with.
The Endocrinology department is a busy and exciting place, offering plenty of opportunities to learn more about the service and the wider CSU. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a fantastic organisation to be part of, with lots of new and interesting opportunities available for staff development.
This role is based at St James’s Hospital within a friendly, fast-paced department. You’ll need to be able to prioritise your workload, manage multiple tasks, and use your initiative. Teamwork is essential, so you’ll also be collaborating closely with a supportive group of colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Audio typing/Word Processing Skills RSA II or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
One year secretarial experience Using Microsoft office packages
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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)