Senior Medical Secretary - ENT
Job Description
Job summary
Closing Date:25.03.25(this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing26.03.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing07.04.25
We have a vacancy for a full time Band 4 Senior Medical Secretary to join our ENT team. This would be an exciting opportunity for anybody who wishes to progress their secretarial career or somebody who is looking to build on their current Medical Secretary experience.
Main duties of the job
For the role of the Senior Medical Secretary you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, and be responsible for a range of duties related to patient pathway management, including, but not limited to; managing an outpatient and inpatient waiting for a specific Consultant, arranging elective admissions, diary management, audio transcription and word processing of clinical letters, production of reports and other correspondence as required. You will also have involvement with our Multi Disciplinary Cancer teams.
You should be literate and numerate, with excellent organisational, time management and IT skills and an ability to work without supervision.
typing skills are highly desirable although a typing test will be required at interview.Medical secretarial and typing experience isessential.
You will have a high standard of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. You will have enthusiasm, motivation and demonstrate pride in your work.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive that it takes to be part of a Trust whose mission is to provide safe, high quality healthcare at all times to its population, we look forward to you application.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard*
- Vocational qualification level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- RSA III or equivalent typing/word processing
- Medical Secretary Diploma
- Advanced secretarial qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Previous Medical Secretarial Experience
- Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems, processes and procedures
- Line Management/supervisory experience including recruitment, appraisal, etc
Skills
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent people management skills
- Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
Desirable
- Shorthand
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...
- Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
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
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
