Medical Secretary – Gastroenterology Department

Job title:

Medical Secretary – Gastroenterology Department

Company

NHS

Job description

As part of a team, the postholder will support the provision of an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff. To maintain a high standard of secretarial service to meet the needs of the clinical team within the Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate, ensuring that accurate and up to date typing of clinic letters and correspondence is achieved through audio/digital dictation. The postholder will be required to deal with queries from patients, GPs and other medical teams regarding patient care. The post-holder must observe and work within the Trust’s Confidentiality Policy at all times.Main duties of the job

• Medical Secretaries are appointed to the Long Term and Unscheduled Care Directorate and may be assigned to any department within the Directorate.
• To assist the Senior Medical Secretary in providing an efficient and effective secretarial support service to Consultants and their teams, which meets the needs of the patient and is responsive to Trust requirements.
• To provide comprehensive cover for the Senior Medical Secretary during periods of absence to meet the needs of and ensure continuity of service within the department.

About usAt Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits – We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Date posted04 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number421-LTUCC-1938RJob locationsHarrogate District HospitalLancaster Park RoadHarrogateHG2 7SXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Worsnop on jason.worsnop@nhs.net or 01423 553305 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Worsnop on jason.worsnop@nhs.net or 01423 553305Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• oKnowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience including internet/web skills
• oA good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent

Desirable

• oMedical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent
• oECDL
• oNVQ 2 Business Admin

ExperienceEssential

• oTyping and secretarial experience
• oTouch typing skills
• oExperience working in a high pressured administration environment

Desirable

• oMedical secretarial support
• oNHS Experience
• oAudio typing experience

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• oKnowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other IT skills acquired through training and practical experience including internet/web skills
• oA good standard of general education to GCSE level (including English Language at Grade C or above) or equivalent

Desirable

• oMedical Secretaries Diploma or equivalent
• oECDL
• oNVQ 2 Business Admin

ExperienceEssential

• oTyping and secretarial experience
• oTouch typing skills
• oExperience working in a high pressured administration environment

Desirable

• oMedical secretarial support
• oNHS Experience
• oAudio typing experience

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:20:05 GMT

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