Medical Secretary
Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Medical Secretaries to join the Walton Centre in the Neurology Division.
A good knowledge of medical terminology along with excellent keyboard, interpersonal and audio typing skills are essential.
You will be expected to undertake all administrative duties, be well organised, able to plan your own workload using your initiative and work to deadlines.
Main duties of the job
The Division of Neurology is responsible for a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services, including a comprehensive Neurological outpatient service, provided across 15 hospitals. This role will specifically provide administrative support and provide a comprehensive secretarial service for our Neurology Consultants.
You must:
- Have previous medical secretarial experience
- Have an extensive knowledge of medical terminology
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Aintree Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy."
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA III
- Good Standard of Literacy and Numeracy
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Medical Secretary
- Amspar Diploma
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Able to use personal initiative when prioritising workloads
- Good IT skills
- Ability to maintain accurate patient information.
- Ability to adhere to the Data Protection Act and national/ local guidelines concerning patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and experience of medical terminology
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital PAS system.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives
- Associated professional staff and management
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake further training as required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
