Support Medical Secretary-Radiology
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Support Medical Secretary to join our expanding team in the Radiology Department.
It is expected that applicants will have appropriate experience of working in a medical environment and also demonstrate a background of working in an office environment with the ability to liaise with all the relevant departments within the Trust.
Being a team player is essential together with first-rate organisational skills.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III or equivalent experience
- RSA II/III Typing or word processing
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Audio typing
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, both internal and external
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Data Protection
- Flexible working approach
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software Package
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous secretarial experience with knowledge of secretarial / administrative procedures and systems
- Previous Medical Secretary experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Other
Essential
- Committed to self-development to meet the requirements of the role
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods when transcribing medical audio dictation in a predictable work pattern
- Ability to deal with distressed patients or relatives when answering telephone
- Ability to cope with frequent indirect exposure to distressing or emotional situations in content of clinical correspondence
- Continuous use of computer / keyboard
About the employer
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care: