Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Medical Secretary Band 3, 30 hours per week to help support the Nephrology Department. These can be worked over 4 or 5 days and will be agreed with the successful candidate.
Requirements of the role: 4 GCSE (C and above) or equivalent, RSA Stage 2 or 3 typewriting, word processing
The successful candidate will be a pivotal person within the secretarial team. You will provide efficient and comprehensive secretarial support, in partnership with the Higher level Medical Secretary, to the Consultants and supporting clinical teams using effective organisational, communication and prioritisation skills to ensure deadlines are met.
Main duties of the job
Digital and audio typing of clinical letters, correspondence and discharge summaries.
Ensuring results of tests and investigations for patients are reviewed by the Clinical teams in a timely manner and making any necessary ongoing arrangements.
Using the in-house patient data tracking system ensure patient case notes are booked in and out appropriately.
Respond to Patient and Carers telephone calls, regarding a variety of subjects, using own judgement in a professional and competent manner to provide non-clinical guidance.
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have state of the art facilities, supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS job development opportunities.
The Trust has a vision for the future that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do and is guided by the principles and values about which we care deeply.