Medical Secretary

Job description

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
• Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Boar

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to work in a fast paced team?

If you answered yes, then this role could be for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate at the University Hospitals of North Midlands that could be right for you.

The position is 22.5 hours per week - (Monday to Friday)

Main duties of the job

We are looking to appoint a Medical Secretary to the Obstetric & Gynaecology Secretarial Team. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who has experience of working in the NHS. You will have experience of administration duties and dealing with members of the public.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding empathy and compassion
• Able to use their own initiative
• Organisational Skills
• Experience of Microsoft Office packages
• Clinical typing experience
• Understanding of clinics and appointments
• Understanding of Referral to treatment pathways

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke on Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are a specialist Major Trauma Centre for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone at the trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.

Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Many of our staff are passionate about the service they provide and want to be part of something special. You can find out more about how our staff and patients are helping to improve the health, comfort and hospital experience of local people every day at www.uhnmcharity.org.uk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary to Obstetric & Gynaecology Consultants.

Please see job description and person specification for further information.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Medical Secretary to Obstetric & Gynaecology Consultants.

Please see job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to include
• GCSE English or equivalent
• RSA III word processing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial/clerical background.

Desirable

• Audio typewriting skills

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of hospital systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised environment

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to include
• GCSE English or equivalent
• RSA III word processing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial/clerical background.

Desirable

• Audio typewriting skills

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft office package including: Microsoft word and outlook
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of hospital systems

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a demanding, pressurised 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

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