Medical Secretary

• To provide a support Medical Secretarial Service within the Directorate. To undertake accurate audio/copy typing (including digital) of medical correspondence and general administration. This will include highly sensitive and complex medical terminology with a need for confidentiality.
• To work to the agreed standards and templates for each Specialty/Department
• In the absence of the Senior Medical Secretary (or as appropriately delegated) to receive and open Consultant/medical staff's mail, to action routine/non-routine and urgent correspondence and drawing the necessary items to the attention of the person concerned.
• In conjunction with the Senior Medical Secretary ensure that the departmental workload is prioritised and maintained within time standards.
• To assist with the daily management of clinic lists and booking of priority patients.

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above/equivalent in English Language
• RSA II Typing, or equivalent
• Medical Secretarial Course/ Medical Terminology Course, or ability to demonstrate equivalent

Essential

• Experience of working as a Medical Secretary
• Experience of working in a similar setting within The NHS
• Experience of word processing
• Experience of audio-typing
• Experience of working with highly confidential data
• Previous supervisory experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Good written skills, to enable liaison with staff at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative and make judgements and decisions to resolve problems and queries
• Possess skills necessary to work as a Team player
• Knowledge of GDPR Regulations (ability to maintain patient confidentiality)
• Able to deal politely, patiently and sensitively with public, and patients and their relatives