Apprentice Haematology Support Secretary
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An opportunity has arisen to join a busy and forward thinking team within the Haematology Department as a Support Secretary Apprentice. This is a full time position 37.5hours to be worked Monday - Friday.
If you are an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person we welcome your application to join a secretarial team embedded within a proud and hardworking Unit.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the medical secretaries and the clinical team providing cross cover during periods of staff absence.
Use of Microsoft Office packages
Medical audio typing
Dealing with patients and medical staff via telephone and in person
Making appointments internally and via the e-RS system
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Administrative duties
As part of this job role you will be expected to undertake a Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship. Due to the current Government eligibility criteria for Government funded Apprenticeship schemes, we are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have been resident in the UK for the for the last 3 years. We are unable to accept anybody who is currently on a funded programme.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high-level clerical service for the Haematology team. To facilitate audio-transcription of clinic letters, results, and discharge letters. To provide a high-level clerical service and support for medical secretaries throughout the department.
Making appointments internally and via the e-RS system
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The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing cross cover during periods of staff absence
An Initial Assessment, as part of the Apprenticeship enrolment process will be required to be completed to ascertain what level Numeracy, Literacy and ICT you are currently working at to ensure you are eligible to undertake an Apprenticeship programme. If you have already achieved English & Math's at GCSE (Grade A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2, this can be transferred over, with evidence of achievement.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Word processing - Qualified to RSA III/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills
- ECDL or equivalent qualification/demonstrable skills/experience
Desirable
- City and Guilds Certificate in Medical Terminology, or equivalent demonstrable skills/experience
- G2 Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully working within tight time frames and to deadlines
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
- Good numerical skills
- Good command and understanding of English, punctuation and grammar
Desirable
- Experience of providing secretarial services in a hospital environment
- Experience of using NHS IM&T systems for data entry
- Experience of using digital dictation systems
Personal
Essential
- Motivated, flexible and proactive
- Tactful, courteous and polite
- Smart appearance in accordance with BVH dress code
- Ability to move and handle case notes 2-5 kg+
- Thrives from a busy workload
- Keen to help others
- Willingness to complete the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship
About the employer
About the trust:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire,and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital services to 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
The Trust houses a state of the art Simulation & Skills Facility that provides training for all grades of staff to improve the safety and quality of the service that we offer our patients.
We run a portfolio of in-house courses that can be accessed by all staff to enhance their professional development needs. The training is supported by the use of modern equipment including part task trainers for such skills as venepuncture and full body manikins for the practice of emergency drills.