Medical Secretary

Job title:

Medical Secretary

Company:

NHS

Job description

previous applicants need not applyTo provide a comprehensive administrative/secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrist and supporting medical team.It is essential that the post-holder should exercise initiative commensurate with the role of a Medical Secretary.The post-holder will be flexible and use their own initiative to organise their workload, dependent upon the priorities and requirements at that time. Sensitivity to people with mental health needs is essential within this role.As this role involves working across a clinical team with a need to have direct contact, it is unsuitable for agile working and must be conducted at the designated base.Main duties of the jobProvision of full secretarial service to Consultant and supporting medical team which includes typing letters, psychiatric reports, non-clinical typing and recording minutes of meetings.To carry out general administrative duties for the Consultant and his/her supporting medical team to include information gathering and circulating correspondence.To deal with telephone enquiries (often from patients who are distressed) and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and tactful manner.Able to work unsupervised and manage own workload, exercising the highest standard of confidentiality using independent judgement and initiative, based on acquired knowledge and experience, demonstrating influence and composure when working under pressure and to strict deadlinesAbout usWe are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester – Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.Date posted09 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number311-O604-24Job locationsCherrywood Clinic Royal Oldham HospitalRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for a detailed list of the main duties of the post.The Person Specification provides the essential attributes that the post-holder should possess in order to be able to fulfil this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for a detailed list of the main duties of the post.The Person Specification provides the essential attributes that the post-holder should possess in order to be able to fulfil this role.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• Good level of general education including GCSE English or equivalent qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Competence in using information technology including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email

ExperienceEssential

• Good interpersonal skills with evidence of liaising effectively with a range of agencies

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of providing a competent admin/PA service to a senior manager/clinician

KnowledgeEssential

• Good knowledge of a range of administrative procedures

SkillsEssential

• Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative but recognise when additional advice is required

SkillsEssential

• Capable of prioritising and organising own workload, achieving objectives within agreed timescales and able to work under pressure

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• Good level of general education including GCSE English or equivalent qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Competence in using information technology including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email

ExperienceEssential

• Good interpersonal skills with evidence of liaising effectively with a range of agencies

ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of providing a competent admin/PA service to a senior manager/clinician

KnowledgeEssential

• Good knowledge of a range of administrative procedures

SkillsEssential

• Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative but recognise when additional advice is required

SkillsEssential

• Capable of prioritising and organising own workload, achieving objectives within agreed timescales and able to work under pressure

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Job date

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:16:46 GMT

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