Employer: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal United Hospital
Town: Bath
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59
Medical Secretary
Band 3
Job Overview
This role is key in providing administrative support to our multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Support Workers in Children’s Therapies. We are looking for somebody who is efficient, able to prioritise workload, and manage varied tasks throughout the day. You will need to possess accurate audio-typing skills and preferably have knowledge of medical terminology. You should have great IT skills and the ability to learn the different systems used within the team. Good communication skills are essential. This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week. Main Duties of the Job
Working as part of a team of administrative staff, the responsibilities of this role are varied. Please see attached JD for a full breakdown of duties. Working for Our Organisation
At the RUH, we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks—celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing, and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Word processing/audio typing qualifications or RSA level II or equivalent Good knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Knowledge
Knowledge of good office & administrative practice Able to learn medical terminology (following a period of learning on the job if necessary) and use this effectively as part of the role. Experience
Previous and recent secretarial experience Previous secretarial experience in a healthcare environment Skills
Computer literate: able to use Microsoft Word, E-mail, and other Office applications to maximise office efficiency Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with staff and patients Ability to multi-task while maintaining high levels of accuracy Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Therefore, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Application Numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
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Band 3
Job Overview
This role is key in providing administrative support to our multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Support Workers in Children’s Therapies. We are looking for somebody who is efficient, able to prioritise workload, and manage varied tasks throughout the day. You will need to possess accurate audio-typing skills and preferably have knowledge of medical terminology. You should have great IT skills and the ability to learn the different systems used within the team. Good communication skills are essential. This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week. Main Duties of the Job
Working as part of a team of administrative staff, the responsibilities of this role are varied. Please see attached JD for a full breakdown of duties. Working for Our Organisation
At the RUH, we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks—celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing, and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Word processing/audio typing qualifications or RSA level II or equivalent Good knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Knowledge
Knowledge of good office & administrative practice Able to learn medical terminology (following a period of learning on the job if necessary) and use this effectively as part of the role. Experience
Previous and recent secretarial experience Previous secretarial experience in a healthcare environment Skills
Computer literate: able to use Microsoft Word, E-mail, and other Office applications to maximise office efficiency Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with staff and patients Ability to multi-task while maintaining high levels of accuracy Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Therefore, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Application Numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
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