Medical Secretary

Leeds Teaching Hospital Nhs Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Medical Secretary to provide a consistent, high-quality PA service to a group of clinicians and their teams within the Neurology and Stroke department. You will coordinate the day-to-day activities of a small team of Medical Secretaries and clerical staff, ensuring efficient, patient-centred administration.

You will oversee the RTT pathway, support informal PALS investigations when requested, manage departmental post and answer calls during

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-organised individual with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent, high-quality PA/secretarial service to clinicians and their teams.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of a small team of Medical Secretaries and clerical staff.
• Oversee the Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway to ensure timely patient management.
• Support informal PALS investigations when requested and manage departmental post.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Why you should join our Team Come and join our friendly and welcoming Neurology and Stroke team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, where every member of the team makes a valued contribution to the care and experience of our patients. We are a busy, supportive and collaborative department, working together in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a team that values teamwork, communication and a positive attitude, while supporting each other to deliver a high-quality service. If you are enthusiastic, organised, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy being part of a busy team, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a specialist department, make a genuine difference to patients and become part of a team where your work is appreciated and valued. What you will bring to the role As a Senior Medical Secretary, you will provide a consistent, high-quality Personal Assistant (PA)
service to a group of clinicians and their teams, while overseeing and supporting the delivery of a comprehensive medical secretarial service. You will play a key role in coordinating the day-to-day activities and workload of a small team of Medical Secretaries and supporting clerical staff, working closely with the Patient Services Coordinator and Assistant Patient Services Coordinators to ensure the service runs efficiently and meets the required quality standards. You will have oversight of the Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway, helping to ensure patients are managed appropriately and within relevant timescales. You will also support the investigation of informal PALS complaints when requested, ensure departmental telephone calls are answered during core office hours, and oversee the opening, distribution and appropriate allocation of departmental post. This is a varied and important role for someone who is organised, proactive and confident in coordinating a busy team
while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused service. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high