Speciality Secretary Palliative care

Job title:

Speciality Secretary Palliative care

Company

NHS

Job description

For the post holder to provide a robust and comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the Specialist Palliative care team including the service managers and the medical team.As such the post holder will act as secretary to the relevant medical staff and support the Team Lead for the Specialist palliative care service.This is a full time post to be based in South Lakes, at Westmorland Hospital with occasional days at Fairfield Lane, Barrow.Main duties of the job1. To provide a full secretarial service for both medical and nursing service, ensuring clinicletters, discharge summaries, medical reports are accurately typed using digital dictationwithin a 5-day turnaround2. To work in close liaison with the specialist palliative care secretary/ medical staff/ team leadclinicians to ensure no Trust targets for patients are breached.3. Deal with incoming and outgoing post as appropriate and in line with Standard OperatingProcedures.4. Ensure all typing of letters etc is done in a strict date order process achieving targets set by thelead nurse and working to the Standard Operating Procedure. Unless otherwise stated by theclinician.About usWe operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.Date posted12 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum Pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number331-C13010125Job locationsKendalKendalLA9 7RGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential

• GCSE Maths and English
• ECDL or recognised typing qualification or relevant experience
• Audiotypwriting or equivalent qualification or experience

ExperienceEssential

• Previous administration and/or secretarial experience
• Audio typing experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with a digital dictation system

Skills, ability and knowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of data protection and the requirement for confidentiality
• Evidence of clear communication skills, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Proficiency in English Language
• Able to work following instruction and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member

Desirable

• Knowledge and use of medical terminology
• Knowledge of the Lorenzo and Emis computer systems

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Self motivated
• Attention to detail
• Co-operative, flexible, enthusiastic approachable and friendly.
• Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
• Willing to learn
• Ability to travel

Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential

• GCSE Maths and English
• ECDL or recognised typing qualification or relevant experience
• Audiotypwriting or equivalent qualification or experience

ExperienceEssential

• Previous administration and/or secretarial experience
• Audio typing experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with a digital dictation system

Skills, ability and knowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of data protection and the requirement for confidentiality
• Evidence of clear communication skills, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Proficiency in English Language
• Able to work following instruction and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and be a supportive team member

Desirable

• Knowledge and use of medical terminology
• Knowledge of the Lorenzo and Emis computer systems

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Self motivated
• Attention to detail
• Co-operative, flexible, enthusiastic approachable and friendly.
• Willingness to adopt new working practices as and when necessary
• Willing to learn
• Ability to travel

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Kendal, Cumbria

Job date

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:34:17 GMT

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