Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Lincoln County Hospital Town Lincoln Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, £9,628 - £10,269 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/02/2025 23:59
Medical Secretary - Neurology - Band 3
NHS AfC: Band 3
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. We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. Job overview
PLEASE NOTE; Start date will be no earlier than May 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work at Lincoln County Hospital within the Neurology Department. The successful applicant will have recent medical secretarial experience, will be an enthusiastic team player and an experienced typist, and will be required to have GCSE English grade C or equivalent as well as typing and word/text processing skills to RSA level 3, including audio typing experience. A flexible approach to work is required and an ability to get on with others in a team-based environment. Main duties of the job
The medical secretarial team provides a comprehensive service to the Consultants, Nurse Specialists and their teams and is essential in the provision of a high-quality patient experience. The post-holder will support the administrative duties, clinic typing, chasing reports, validating and actively managing patient pathways, booking appointments, liaising with other departments, external providers. Person specification
Qualifications
Typing, audio and word processing to RSA3 or equivalent GCSE C English or equivalent Medical secretary qualifications Shorthand minimum 90 wpm 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent AMSPAR – Medical Terminology Certificate Stage 1 – Management Development or equivalent D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent NVQ III or equivalent Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload Ability to communicate and work in a team Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Validation of 18 week RTT pathways Experience
Recent Medical Secretarial experience Knowledge of Medway/Careflow Knowledge of Medical Terminology Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway Specific Requirements
Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work under pressure Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. As a responsible employer, ULTH encourages staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19. 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. We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you. A Veteran A Military Reserve Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces Employer certification / accreditation badges
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NHS AfC: Band 3
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. We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. Job overview
PLEASE NOTE; Start date will be no earlier than May 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work at Lincoln County Hospital within the Neurology Department. The successful applicant will have recent medical secretarial experience, will be an enthusiastic team player and an experienced typist, and will be required to have GCSE English grade C or equivalent as well as typing and word/text processing skills to RSA level 3, including audio typing experience. A flexible approach to work is required and an ability to get on with others in a team-based environment. Main duties of the job
The medical secretarial team provides a comprehensive service to the Consultants, Nurse Specialists and their teams and is essential in the provision of a high-quality patient experience. The post-holder will support the administrative duties, clinic typing, chasing reports, validating and actively managing patient pathways, booking appointments, liaising with other departments, external providers. Person specification
Qualifications
Typing, audio and word processing to RSA3 or equivalent GCSE C English or equivalent Medical secretary qualifications Shorthand minimum 90 wpm 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent AMSPAR – Medical Terminology Certificate Stage 1 – Management Development or equivalent D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent NVQ III or equivalent Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload Ability to communicate and work in a team Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Validation of 18 week RTT pathways Experience
Recent Medical Secretarial experience Knowledge of Medway/Careflow Knowledge of Medical Terminology Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway Specific Requirements
Conscientious in standard of work produced Ability to work under pressure Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality Adaptable to change Readiness to try new things ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. As a responsible employer, ULTH encourages staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19. 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. We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” if the below applies to you. A Veteran A Military Reserve Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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