Medical Secretary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for two Band 3 Medical Administrators/Secretaries, within the Division of Surgery. This role is ideal for a candidate who is compassionate and would like to make a positive difference to patient experience. Whilst not a hands on patient role this position enables the post holder to speak with patients on a daily basis and improve hospital waiting times, by working effectively and efficiently. The Medical Administrator role is a highly diverse, demanding, but rewarding role, working as part of a supportive and dynamic team. The role entails supporting clinicians and nurses on a day-to-day basis, especially in helping coordinate the cancer service. It is essential that the successful applicants have the ability to type to a high standard and a desire to develop and learn new skills and competencies. Applicants must be organised, a team player, have the ability to work under their own initiative and be able to prioritise a competing workload. Whilst experience in a medical administration or secretarial role is preferred, it is not essential. Full training and support would be offered to the candidate who has the skills and qualities required for the role. The post would be open to hybrid working, on site or from home, and for hours to be worked flexibly across Mondays to Fridays. There is no requirement for weekend or evening working as part of this role.

Requirements

• Ability to type to a high standard
• Desire to develop and learn new skills and competencies
• Organised
• Team player
• Ability to work under their own initiative
• Able to prioritise a competing workload

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical administration or secretarial role

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team in managing clinical pathways
• Booking and scheduling theatre operating lists and clinics
• Typing
• Dealing with telephone queries
• Managing and administrating results
• Dealing with post
• Supporting the delivery of the RTT targets for the department; in accordance with National and Trust guidelines.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Development of a culture of openness and transparency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed