Medical Secretary- Oncology

An opportunity has arisen within the Oncology Department for . experienced hard working, efficient and self-motivated person to join our team as Medical Secretary working 37.5hrs per week, fixed term 12 months.This is a busy and interesting post in which you will be expected to communicate effectively with members of the Oncology team, other teams, Oncology patients and other service users. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will need to be able to work well both independently and as a member of this dynamic team to deliver a high quality efficient service. Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential. An RSA II qualification is desirable and understanding of medical terminology would also be an advantage. Reliability, punctuality, integrity and the ability to work calmly under pressure are key qualities and excellent organisational skills are required.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Job description

Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a comprehensive medical secretarial and personal assistant service to Consultant Oncologists and other clinical team members in an efficient and timely manner, working on own initiative. Maintain good communications between the consultant, patients, carers and other health professionals.

To contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of consultant practice and hospital systems.

To aid in the supervision of trainee/junior staff, bank/agency staff and filing clerk as necessary within your area.

To maintain absolute patient confidentially in accordance with the Trusts Code of Practice for Patient Confidentiality.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oPrevious demonstrable experience as a medical secretary.
• oDemonstrate ability to use all main software packages

Desirable

• oPrevious demonstrable experience of working in acute care setting.
• oDemonstrable experience in Minute taking.

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Audio typing qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• To have gained or to be working towards ECDL qualification or equivalent

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Able to work well within busy environment and meet deadlines
• Professional manner
• Ability to communicate at all levels

About the employer

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.