About this role
Job summary
This post forms part of a service currently subject to a service improvement and redesign programme. Service delivery models, roles and structures will be reviewed as part of the improvement process, which may result in changes and a consultation process in line with the Trust's Organisational Change Policy.
The Trust is committed to supporting staff throughout this process and ensuring fair and transparent decision-making.
Applications are invited for a Medical Secretary to provide support to the Perinatal Service, base at Daisyfield Mill in Blackburn, this role will include providing remote cover for the Doctors. The Secretary will be expected to utilise a range of technical skills, which may include word processing, use of email and other IT skills, audio tape transcription, and medical /pharmacological terminology.
They will also be expected to employ highly effective interpersonal and communication skills and will be required to work frequently without direct supervision. The confidential nature of all work concerning patients must be understood and safeguarded and the particular sensitivities to mental health issues respected.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly in response of the needs of the Network and cover for absent colleagues when and where necessary for short periods of time such as annual leave and short-term sickness across various sites and travel may be necessary.
Main duties of the job
The medical secretary is a key member of the Mental Health Network, Perinatal Service. The post holder will assist in the provision of effective and efficient services by providing a comprehensive professional secretarial and administrative service to a team of consultants, junior doctors, trainee doctors and students, liaising effectively wherever necessary with other team members and external agencies.
The medical secretary will also be expected to provide support to the MDT's which take place each week and provide cover for annual leave and sickness for colleagues.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Diploma level or equivalent English & Maths qualification at GCSE level RSA III or equivalent word processing
Skills Essential
Advanced communication and organisational skills Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment Ability to work without direct supervision on own initiative
Experience Essential
Experience minute taking
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Daisyfield Mill
Appleby Street
Blackburn
BB1 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)