Job Summary
To work as a Medical Secretary within the Gynae-Oncology department, including diary management and taking lead responsibility for a number of consultants within the team. Provide support to the associated medical team by typing and distributing clinic notes, discharge summaries, and following up on further appointments and tests as required. To be proficient in knowledge and use of medical terminology and IT.
You will be working as part of a team of vascular secretaries, liaising with the booking teams regarding patient queries.
Main Duties of the Job Organise the day-to-day running of the office, including opening the post or other inquiries and actioning as necessary, independently of or with the guidance of one of the Gynae-Oncology Consultants. The team consists of Consultants, Registrars, SHO, and FY1s. There are also CNSs who work cross-site between Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About Us MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in West Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job Responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date, which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace, and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent written, grammatical, and verbal skills Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions to meet deadlines Ability to work as a team member Excellent time management skills Demonstrate a calm, methodical, and accurate approach when under pressure Demonstrate a flexible, professional, positive approach to tasks
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, E-mail, Internet, Intranet, full secretarial procedures, medical terminology, confidentiality/data protection Act Medical or other senior secretarial level experience Desirable PowerPoint Previous NHS experience
Qualifications Essential
Medical secretarial qualification, RSA3, NVQ3, or other professional secretarial qualification/experience
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:
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address:
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Foundation Trust, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Employer's Website:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
You will be working as part of a team of vascular secretaries, liaising with the booking teams regarding patient queries.
Main Duties of the Job Organise the day-to-day running of the office, including opening the post or other inquiries and actioning as necessary, independently of or with the guidance of one of the Gynae-Oncology Consultants. The team consists of Consultants, Registrars, SHO, and FY1s. There are also CNSs who work cross-site between Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells hospitals.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
About Us MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in West Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job Responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date, which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace, and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent written, grammatical, and verbal skills Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions to meet deadlines Ability to work as a team member Excellent time management skills Demonstrate a calm, methodical, and accurate approach when under pressure Demonstrate a flexible, professional, positive approach to tasks
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Extensive knowledge of Word, Excel, E-mail, Internet, Intranet, full secretarial procedures, medical terminology, confidentiality/data protection Act Medical or other senior secretarial level experience Desirable PowerPoint Previous NHS experience
Qualifications Essential
Medical secretarial qualification, RSA3, NVQ3, or other professional secretarial qualification/experience
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:
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address:
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Foundation Trust, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Employer's Website:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
