Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Pilgrim Hospital
Town Boston
Salary £23,615 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 05/01/2025 23:59
Medical Secretary Assistant Band 2
NHS AfC: Band 2
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision. Our values guide everything we do. They are: Patient-centred –
Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes. Safety –
Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm. Excellence –
Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others. Compassion –
Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family. Respect –
Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination. If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team. This is a challenging yet rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. Job overview
Starting April 2025 Patient administration underpins the patient journey, supports clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care and can make a real difference to the patient experience. The Medical Secretarial Assistant is a vital part of effective patient administration. Main duties of the job
Assists and supports the medical secretaries in providing an efficient medical secretarial service for the clinical team. Assists and supports the medical secretaries in achieving targets including CQUINs and validation. Assists and supports the Elective Access Clerk to provide an administrative service to the patient which supports the achievement of nationally and locally agreed access standards. Provides cover for colleagues in their absence to maintain service levels. Person specification
Qualifications
Typing and or Word/Text Processing Skills GCSE English Grade C or equivalent Audio Typing Experience Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent Previous Experience
Previous experience in office environment. Some knowledge of medical terminology. Skills
Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels. Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to operate office equipment, e.g. Fax, Photocopier. Specific Requirements
Conscientious in standard of work produced. Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team. Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality. Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate. Ability to work from their own initiative. Adaptable to change. Readiness to try new things. Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues. ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all service provision. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
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NHS AfC: Band 2
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision. Our values guide everything we do. They are: Patient-centred –
Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes. Safety –
Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm. Excellence –
Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others. Compassion –
Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family. Respect –
Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination. If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team. This is a challenging yet rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. Job overview
Starting April 2025 Patient administration underpins the patient journey, supports clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care and can make a real difference to the patient experience. The Medical Secretarial Assistant is a vital part of effective patient administration. Main duties of the job
Assists and supports the medical secretaries in providing an efficient medical secretarial service for the clinical team. Assists and supports the medical secretaries in achieving targets including CQUINs and validation. Assists and supports the Elective Access Clerk to provide an administrative service to the patient which supports the achievement of nationally and locally agreed access standards. Provides cover for colleagues in their absence to maintain service levels. Person specification
Qualifications
Typing and or Word/Text Processing Skills GCSE English Grade C or equivalent Audio Typing Experience Text Word processing & audio skills to RSA II or equivalent Previous Experience
Previous experience in office environment. Some knowledge of medical terminology. Skills
Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability and confidence to communicate at all levels. Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to operate office equipment, e.g. Fax, Photocopier. Specific Requirements
Conscientious in standard of work produced. Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team. Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality. Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications as appropriate. Ability to work from their own initiative. Adaptable to change. Readiness to try new things. Ability to recognise when to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues. ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all service provision. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULTH where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULTH for this cost.
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