We are seeking to appoint a Medical Secretary for the Haematology Department based at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
This post will offer an exciting opportunity to become part of a service that is rapidly changing and developing.
The post is for 17 hours. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player, fully IT literate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge and experience of Meditech and audio typing software are desirable. Additional tasks involve other administration duties within the department.
Main duties of the job
Production of Patient/client information letters via audio typing to assist Health Care Professionals in the day-to-day management of Patient care.
Working to deadlines.
Communicating well with staff of all grades and disciplines.
Accurately recording and completing Patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Undertaking audio transcription, including medical terminology.
Liaising between Trust staff and outside agencies as required.
Receiving and dealing with telephone/e-mails in a timely and professional manner.
Ensuring outpatient chemotherapy patients have appointments in a timely manner.
Answering telephone calls.
Minute taking at meetings when required.
Assisting with outcomes from clinics.
About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence, and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for "would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?", and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognizing their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day, and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification Physical/Practical Qualifications
A good general standard of education, with GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Proficient in the use of Word and Excel.
Experience of working as a Medical Secretary/admin role.
Planning and Organising
Ability to work as part of a team but also confident to work alone.
Analytical and Judgement
Ability to work carefully and accurately, with a sense of responsibility and awareness of the potential consequences of careless, inaccurate or imprecise performance.
Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service development.
Communication and Relationships
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate clearly with all levels of staff in a professional manner.
Aware of patients' needs and expectations, together with the ability to deal with patients in a professional manner.
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.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata.
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This post will offer an exciting opportunity to become part of a service that is rapidly changing and developing.
The post is for 17 hours. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player, fully IT literate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge and experience of Meditech and audio typing software are desirable. Additional tasks involve other administration duties within the department.
Main duties of the job
Production of Patient/client information letters via audio typing to assist Health Care Professionals in the day-to-day management of Patient care.
Working to deadlines.
Communicating well with staff of all grades and disciplines.
Accurately recording and completing Patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Undertaking audio transcription, including medical terminology.
Liaising between Trust staff and outside agencies as required.
Receiving and dealing with telephone/e-mails in a timely and professional manner.
Ensuring outpatient chemotherapy patients have appointments in a timely manner.
Answering telephone calls.
Minute taking at meetings when required.
Assisting with outcomes from clinics.
About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence, and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for "would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?", and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognizing their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day, and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification Physical/Practical Qualifications
A good general standard of education, with GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Proficient in the use of Word and Excel.
Experience of working as a Medical Secretary/admin role.
Planning and Organising
Ability to work as part of a team but also confident to work alone.
Analytical and Judgement
Ability to work carefully and accurately, with a sense of responsibility and awareness of the potential consequences of careless, inaccurate or imprecise performance.
Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service development.
Communication and Relationships
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate clearly with all levels of staff in a professional manner.
Aware of patients' needs and expectations, together with the ability to deal with patients in a professional manner.
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.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata.
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