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Location

Bolton, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

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Job description

Maternity leave cover Band 3 Medical Support Secretary - Gastroenterology -18.75 hours

We are looking for a highly organised medical support secretary to join our Gastroenterology secretarial team. You should have previous experience in a similar setting to undertake this role within the Gastroenterology Service, based at the Royal Bolton Hospital. You will work alongside Senior Medical Secretaries and carry out clinical typing and co-ordination of patient’s case notes/test results, amongst other office duties.

Candidates should be articulate, capable of undertaking a demanding workload and able to demonstrate a significant level of initiative. Candidates should possess advanced keyboard skills including word processing skills to at least RSA III or equivalent level /experience, also English Language and Maths GCSE Grade C or above. Previous secretarial experience, knowledge of and audio typing is essential.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise workload and be able to work with little supervision. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team and have a genuine desire to provide a quality service to all patients and knowledge of the NHS are desirable.

Interviewees will be asked to complete a typing test.

• Typing of day-to-day correspondence on behalf of the medics/nurses.
• To provide the secretarial support to clinics and meetings including creating and distributing lists.
• Ensuring investigation results are available as required.
• Use relevant IT systems and databases.
• Respond to telephone queries.

The Gastroenterology team is a busy friendly team of Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, secretarial and administration staff. Our aim is to deliver the best possible care for our patients and to provide a friendly working environment.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Feb 2024

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