2288 - Assistant Medical Secretary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a clerical support team member to assist in providing an efficient typing and administrative service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, work well under pressure, and collaborate effectively within the team. Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. This role offers a chance to contribute to delivering high-quality service to patients.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, flexible approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the healthcare environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide audio typing/clerical and administrative support.
• Assist the secretarial team to deliver efficient service.
• Operate under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the secretarial team in providing an efficient typing/clerical service. The role includes providing audio typing/clerical and administrative work to support the Admin/Clinical team so that patients requiring outpatient consultation or inpatient stay are processed in a streamlined manner that matches their needs to the referring Consultant, GP or other Healthcare Professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide audio typing/clerical and administrative support to the Admin/Clinical team.
• Assist and support the secretarial team to deliver an efficient typing/clerical service.
• Contribute to a professional, courteous and efficient service to patients and staff at all times.
• Operate with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Requirements and Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a flexible approach and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Dedicated team player with the ability to work professionally at all times and to be part of the leadership team and collaborate with administrative and clerical staff throughout the Trust.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills are expected; knowledge of the healthcare/organisation environment is desirable.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close positions early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving progress in our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the latest NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership and supporting work/life balance. In 2024, the Trust scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa routes, please check eligibility via the link on the advert. Note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.