About this role
Job summary
The Division of Surgery and Cancer Services would like to invite applications for a Band 3 Medical Secretary within Ophthalmology.
The post will be based at Doncaster Hospital; however there may be a requirement to work on other sites includes Bassetlaw and Mexborough on occasion
This is a permanent, full and part time positions available preference will be discussed at interview. The role will support the Ophthalmology teams to ensure the smooth running of the offices.
The post holders will work as a Medical secretary team to provide effective and efficient support to clinical teams, maintaining robust systems in place for administrative management of patient pathways.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for checking, monitoring and progressing all aspects of the patient pathway in line with clinical instruction and in accordance with national and local waiting times, liaising directly with the consultant and delegated members of the consultant team, using information reports to assist
They will have expert knowledge of the various patient pathways which include the 18 weeks Referral to Treatment (RTT) rules and ensure application of this knowledge, promoting best practice amongst peers and offering guidance for clinical teams. They will work closely with other members of the clinical admin teams, Team Leaders and the Data Quality Team to ensure consistent approaches are applied to RTT validation
They will have skills in all areas of administrative functions to enable them to support the patient pathway, using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to ensure that functions of the role are carried out correctly and consistently within given timescales
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 suitable equivalent qualification RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification ECDL or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience
Desirable
Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role Knowledge of medical terminology Experience of working within a busy/demanding environment. E.g. multi-disciplinary team Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word
Desirable
Knowledge of Referral to Treatment Patient Access Policies and Procedures Understanding of patient priorities and targets in relation to appointments and waiting times, specifically Referral to Treatment
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 Team Player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
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
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)