A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you seeking a post working with a great team and really making a difference to the community?
If so, this fantastic opportunity has arisen for the post of Assistant Medical Secretary / Administrator, based in the Gastroenterology Department at York Hospital.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible individual, who can work effectively using their own initiative, as well as being part of this superb Administrative Team.
The successful candidate will provide support to the Medical Secretaries and their Consultant Teams, and be a proficient Audio Typist with the ability to transcribe complex audio tapes and digital dictation, which will include complicated medical terminology.
Excellent administration/secretarial skills and audio-typing experience are necessary, as well as a good understanding of customer relations. You will regularly be required to deal with queries from patients, consultants and GPs and use electronic work lists to actively monitor patient pathways together with general administrative tasks.
The successful candidate will be required to work well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy office and manage their time and workload efficiently and effectively. They will also be required to work unsupervised and communicate with consultants on a regular basis.
The successful candidate will possess GCSE English Language grade C or above (or equivalent) and a relevant typing qualification of RSA II standard (or demonstrable keyboard skills), as well as previous clerical/administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependents
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 Mar 2024
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