Medical Secretary Ophthalmology

Job title:

Medical Secretary Ophthalmology

Company:

NHS

Job description

A full time secretary is required in the Ophthalmology Department to provide a comprehensive and quality medical secretarial service to consultants and their teams.You will provide administrative support as well as be involved in the day to day work for the consultants. You should be enthusiastic, motivated and have good organisational and communication skills. Your will be responsible for the SDU Lead.Excellent computer and audio-typing skills are also required.Previous Secretarial experience is essential, medical terminology/knowledge would be an advantage.Main duties of the jobTo provide a comprehensive Medical Secretarial and Administration Service to the Department in strict accordance with Data Protection Act and Trust Confidentiality Guidelines, ensuring all work is processed in a timely, efficient way.Provide a full and comprehensive Medical Secretarial Service, including timely audio typing of clinic letters, discharge summaries, letters, documents/presentations, taking and typing of minutes, agendas, and compilation of letters as required by the Consultant(s) and respective Team(s). This may involve correction of incorrect grammar and interpretation of different pronunciations and handwritten clinical notesof advanced medical terminology.About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! – BHT – A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted31 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number434-SCC6926439Job locationsStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadAylesburyHP21 8ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential

• GCSE Grade C, or above/equivalent in English Language
• RSA II Typing, or equivalent
• Medical Terminology Course, or ability to demonstrate equivalent ability

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working within busy office environment
• Experience of word processing
• Experience of audiotyping

Desirable

• Experience of working within The NHS, General Practice or Private Sector

Skills & KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Good written and telephone communication skills, to enable liaison with staff at all levels

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act, 1998 and other Trust Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Trust Information System, e.g. CRS

Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential

• GCSE Grade C, or above/equivalent in English Language
• RSA II Typing, or equivalent
• Medical Terminology Course, or ability to demonstrate equivalent ability

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working within busy office environment
• Experience of word processing
• Experience of audiotyping

Desirable

• Experience of working within The NHS, General Practice or Private Sector

Skills & KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Good written and telephone communication skills, to enable liaison with staff at all levels

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act, 1998 and other Trust Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Trust Information System, e.g. CRS

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Job date

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:31:04 GMT

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