Medical secretary

Job Title: Medical secretary Trust Location: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, then Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you. About the Trust Stepping Hill Hospital is located on Poplar Grove Stockport, and it is easily accessible via both car and public transport. There is on-site parking (fees will apply). It has an on-site restaurant where staff are eligible for a discount. There is also a café where drinks and light snacks are available. There are also on-site shops and free Wi-Fi. What you’ll be responsible for: · Maintain consultants diaries. · Collate information for clinical audits if required. · Undertake medical audio/copy typing duties including outpatient letters to General Practitioners and any other official correspondence i.e reports using the voice recognition system. · Arranging appointments as required by liaising with the central appointments team. · Be responsible for arranging special tests requested by the Consultant or Junior Medical Staff and collation of investigation results. · Responsible for obtaining relevant investigation results from PACS and Intranet result service. · To deal with day-to-day incoming mail, assigning priority and/or taking any necessary action without reference to consultant staff if necessary and within remit. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust: · An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS. · Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times. · A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation. You’ll have the following skills/experience: · GCSE English OR equivalent experience · RSA II Typing or equivalent OR equivalent typing experience · AMSPAR Medical Secretarial Qualification and or Extensive Medical Secretary Experience · Previous medical secretarial experience · Knowledge of medical terminology · Excellent telephone manner · Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years Medical Secretary experience. As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits: · Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week · Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime · Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts · Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone · Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements · Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more · Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us · Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours Who are NHS Professionals? We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Disclaimer Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. NHS Professionals manage your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website. Job Types: Temporary contract, Full-time Salary: £11.67 per hour Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 67299