About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of Surgery, where applications are now invited for a Medical Secretary (Band 3) working in Ophthalmology / ENT. The position is working 37.5 hours per week. This is a demanding but rewarding role. It is essential that the successful applicant has a recognised secretarial qualification, or has sufficient proven medical secretarial experience with experience in audio typing, excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Secretary role is a highly diverse, demanding but rewarding role, working as part of a friendly, dynamic team. It is essential that the successful applicant has proven medical secretarial experience, the ability to type to a high standard and desire to develop and learn new skills and competencies. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to prioritise and be flexible to the needs of the service.
The successful candidate will have the confidence and enthusiasm to take on the challenges of this role and experience to manage a high workload. Applicants must be organised, have the ability to work under their own initiative and able to prioritise a competing workload.
About us
We want to attract the right people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed description and main responsibilities of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Typing qualifications to RSA II or equivalent experience Knowledge of medical terminology/AMSPAR qualification Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience Essential
Previous digital/audio typing experience Secretarial experience in a clinical environment Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Outlook, Excel Working knowledge and experience of using NHS systems
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain concentration in a pressurised working environment Demonstrate good organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work and consistently meet deadlines Customer care skills including diplomacy and sensitivity Ability to input data accurately and efficiently Ability to solve problems using analytical and judgemental skills Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or Trust
Behavioural Qualities Essential
Flexible approach to constantly changing work priorities Maintain calm approach under pressure during stressful situations Trust Values and Behaviours
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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)