Senior Medical Secretary Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Shireal R. Lewis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organised medical secretary to join their dynamic team at Royal Bolton Hospital. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support, including clinical typing, managing patient appointments, and assisting with theatre listings. The ideal candidate will possess advanced keyboard skills and previous medical secretarial experience, demonstrating excellent communication and organisational abilities. If you are passionate about delivering quality service and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous medical secretarial experience is essential.
• Must possess advanced keyboard and word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient secretarial support to the Urology and Head and Neck Team.
• Carry out clinical typing and manage patient case notes.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Audio Typing

Advanced Keyboard Skills

Word Processing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Initiative

Education

RSA III or equivalent

GCSE English Language

GCSE Maths

Tools

Computer Systems

Email Systems

Job description

Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

We are looking for a highly organised medical secretary, with previous experience in a similar setting, who will work alongside other Senior Medical Secretaries to carry out clinical typing, co-ordination of patients’ case notes/test results, appointments, assistance with theatre listings, telephone messages, amongst other general office duties. The post holder will be based in the offices for Head and Neck services at Royal Bolton Hospital.

Candidates should be articulate, capable of undertaking a demanding workload, and must be able to demonstrate a significant level of initiative. Candidates should possess advanced keyboard skills including a high standard of word processing skills to RSA III or equivalent level qualification/experience, also GCSE English Language and Maths grade C or above. Previous medical secretarial experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and audio typing is essential. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritise workload. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients; knowledge of the NHS is desirable.

Interviewees may be asked to complete a typing test.

The post holder will be responsible for providing an efficient secretarial service to the Urology and Head and Neck Team. The post holder will provide cross cover for fellow secretaries when required.

Core/Key areas will include:

1. To provide a full medical secretarial and administrative support.
2. General office duties including e-mail and computer systems, word processing.

For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification for the role.

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