Job Overview

To provide a  professional and confidential secretarial service to the Clinical Director and Deputies for Emergency Medicine and the Emergency Medicine Consultants along side our existing higher Level Medical Secretary / PA.   The post holder will also be the lead administrator for Emergency Medicine Clinical Governance, Mortality and Morbidity and Educational Governance.

The post holder will provide a personal and confidential secretarial role and give full administrative and secretarial support of the highest quality using a number of software packages.

   It is required that the post holder can plan their work autonomously and adapt their workload as necessary to meet any deadlines and priorities.

The post is subject to frequent interruptions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a pivotal person in the patient’s relationship with the hospital, the clinical team and the Consultant. The post holder provides medical secretarial and administrative service to the Consultant Director and their team across a wide range of activities the majority of which are non routine.  The post holder will assist in the organisation of the Consultant’s workload and will effectively support activities with other hospital staff to ensure that an efficient service is provided.  It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative and independent judgement whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times without immediate access to line supervision. In addition the post holder is co-responsible for managing, maintaining and administering various data sources. 

The post holder will play a pivotal role in assisting in the overall development of the service to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively

Working for your organisation

The successful applicant will be working closely with other members of the Emergency Centre Management administrative team to deliver a quality, patient-focused service.

The Team are continually looking for ways to develop innovative ideas and ways of working, ensuring our services continue to match the rapid pace of growth in the Emergency and Acute Medicine Departments.  

This post may require cross-site working between hospital sites.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!