Medical Secretary - Trauma & Orthopaedic (Band 3)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Silsden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is looking for a medical secretary to support administration within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department. This role requires excellent organizational and time management skills, with opportunities to grow in a positive team environment. Responsibilities include providing administrative support and ensuring quality services for both clinical staff and patients. Commitment to promoting equality and diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Current or aspiring medical secretary.
• Excellent organizational, time management and workload prioritization skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Administration Hub.
• Run a safe and quality administration service that supports clinical staff and patients.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader and Admin Manager.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work in a team

Workload prioritization skills

Education

Current or aspiring medical secretary

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a current or aspiring medical secretary. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in secretarial work, and/or to gain further experience in the Trauma & Orthopaedic specialities. The post holder will support the administration service predominantly within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Administration Hub, with the flexibility to cover across the hub where required. The post holder will be responsible for running a safe and quality administration service that supports the medical and nursing staff, and to work as part of the Administration Hub to provide a comprehensive administrative service to the clinical workforce. The role supports the Team Leader and Admin Manager in the day-to-day running of a specialty administration team.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, time management and prioritisation to manage a busy environment and a variety of tasks that require timely completion while ensuring quality patient care. The ability to work within a team and create a positive working environment is key, as well as being a hardworking and passionate individual who is keen to work within the NHS and adhere to our right care values.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Administration Hub, with flexibility to cover across the hub as needed.
• Run a safe and quality administration service that supports clinical staff and patients.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader and Admin Manager to support day-to-day operations of the specialty administration team.
• Work as part of the Administration Hub to deliver a comprehensive administrative service to the clinical workforce.

Qualifications

• Current or aspiring medical secretary.
• Excellent organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a positive working environment.

Equal opportunities

At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We support reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements from recruitment onward.

DBS checks

If a position requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard or Basic £26.40) from your first full month\'s salary. This is a condition of employment. In applying for a post that requires a DBS check you are confirming that you have read and understood the DBS Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.