Medical Secretary Oncology

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dudley is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to support a busy Consultant and nursing team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality medical secretarial services, ensuring effective communication and organization within the oncology team. Applicants should have previous medical secretarial experience, knowledge of NHS procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Employment comes with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, flexible environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Medical Secretary.
• Knowledge of NHS Administration procedures is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to Consultants.
• Ensure clinical correspondence is produced and distributed promptly.

Skills

Previous experience as Medical Secretary

Knowledge of NHS Administration procedures

Knowledge of medical terminology

Proficient in use of Patient Administration System (Oasis)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Education

GSCE or equivalent at Grade C or above in English Language

AMSPAR Diploma

Business Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oncology team, supporting a busy Consultant and nursing team providing a high quality and specialist service to oncology patients from Dudley and surrounding areas. We are seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to join this dynamic team, who is passionate about providing excellent secretarial services.

This post is 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to Consultants and supporting teams within designated speciality areas. To work collaboratively with other medical secretarial colleagues to ensure clinical correspondence is produced and distributed with acceptable timescales. The post holder will carry out their duties as defined in this job description in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential that the post holder should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and that confidentiality be maintained at all times.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Experience

• Achieved qualifications/ years of experience
• Previous experience as Medical Secretary

Knowledge and Training

• Knowledge of NHS Administration procedures
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient in use of Patient Administration System (Oasis)

Education & Qualifications

• GSCE or equivalent at Grade C or above in English Language
• AMSPAR Diploma
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programmes including; Outlook, Word & Excel
• Business Administration NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a clerical environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearPro Rata Per annum