Job summary
Employer heading
Medical Secretary
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.Ìý The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.Ìý All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.Ìý This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.Ìý Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team onÌý 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;Ìý
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Urology Continence team, supporting the Clinical Nurse Specialists with Secretarial support.Ìý
This is a varied role and you will provide an efficient secretarial service working alongside other medical secretarial staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, consultants and the operational team.
You will need to be an enthusiastic and motivated team player with excellent organisation and communication skills, in addition to having the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively.Ìý
Main duties of the job
To act as the primary point of contact for patients and medical staff on behalf of the Clinical Nurse SpecialistsÌý and the wider team ensuring that all queries are answered with skill, sensitivity and in a courteous and professional manner.
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- Typing and dispatch of clinical correspondence related to NHS medical patients within agreed timescales and quality standards.
- Liaising with patients and health care professionals via phone and email alongside picking up and responding to messages.Ìý
- Monitoring and actioning the generic email account, escalating where appropriate.Ìý
- Monitoring and actioning patient pathway.Ìý
- Fetching and preparing notes for clinic.
- Diary management.
- Minuting team meetings.Ìý
- General administrative duties including but limited to; filing, scanning, photocopying, ordering and replenishing stock and stationary.
Closing date of applications: 30 December 2024
Interview date: 13 January 2025
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Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship
Person specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Customer/Patient service experience
- Good written communication
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
- Good standard of English O level/GCSE or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience working in admin/secretarial role and understanding of medical terminology
- Understanding of the 18-week RTT process
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- NVQ lll in business admin or equivalent knowledge and skills
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to plan and organise own time
- Plan own letters for typing using the Digital Dictate system and other IT systems
- Flexible approach to workload
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced keyboard skills – audio/copy typing
- Speed and accuracy
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Stoba
- Job title
- Operational Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07471 140663
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
- Telephone
- 01332 788466
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