Medical Secretary

Permanent position, Part time - 32 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Specialist Surgery team at Rotherham General Hospital as a Part-time Medical Secretary. Following the retirement of a valued member of staff, we are seeking an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication and administrative skills to support our busy clinical team.

The successful candidate will provide secretarial support to the Oral and Maxillofacial department, including the transcription of a high volume of clinical correspondence and administrative support for patients on an elective admission pathway.

We are a small, friendly, and supportive team seeking a motivated individual who works well independently and as part of a team. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a good standard of IT literacy (including Windows-based systems), and RSA II or equivalent experience.

Transcribe audio files to produce a high volume of clinical letters, reports, and other correspondence within agreed timescales.

Provide accurate minute-taking duties on a rota basis.

Assist with the administration of patients on an elective admission pathway, from pre-operative assessment through to admission and day surgery discharge.

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

If you are passionate about making a difference,

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• Demonstrable experience working as a medical secretary or typist including medical audio transcription
• Current experience of Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet packages
• Demonstrable experience of Meditech
• Minute-taking experience

• GCSE English (or equivalent), Grade C/Level 4 or above
• Word processing, RSA III typing or equivalent or working towards
• ECDL, Clait or equivalent

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload and to work to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible working attitude
• Good telephone manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Confidentiality

• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Pro rata/per annum