Job Description

An outstanding opportunity for a Medical Secretary within the specialty ofCardiologyhas arisen.Would you like to take on a role that provides you with ownership of your workload?Would you like to be creative in your approach and be responsible for supporting to ensure our patients receive the best quality of care by using your skills, experience and our trust's values and behaviours?You will have medical typing qualifications and previous experience as a Medical Secretary. You will have excellent communication skills and be particularly caring and understanding. Experience in the use of Medisec, Digital Dictation, PAS and e-Referral would be an advantage.Hours per week: 37.5 (Monday - Friday)Main duties of the jobTo manage the office administration of the Consultant and designated medical staff and provide an efficient and effective secretarial service.The postholder acts as the first point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant and their team.The postholder requires excellent organisational skills, medical audio typing and a sound knowledge of medical terminology.About usIt is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.Date posted03 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salaryxc2xa326,530 to xc2xa329,114 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number209-A-25-7124392Job locationsMacclesfield DistrictGeneral HospitalVictoria Road, MacclesfieldSK10 3BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.We look forward to receiving your application.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C (4) or above. Must include English.
• Typing qualifications to RSAIII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
• Computer literate to ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) standard or equivalent.

Desirable

• AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience as a Medical secretary.

Desirable

• Hospital based experience

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Medical terminology
• Fast and accurate audio-typing
• Good communicator - able to deal with people at all levels, including where there are barriers to understanding, using tact, diplomacy, and persuasion
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medisec
• Experience with Patient Management System
• Awareness of NHS policies

Other Role RequirementsEssential

• Please refer to the and Person Specification for further details

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C (4) or above. Must include English.
• Typing qualifications to RSAIII (Royal Society of Arts) standard.
• Computer literate to ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) standard or equivalent.

Desirable

• AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists) Diploma

ExperienceEssential

• Previous experience as a Medical secretary.

Desirable

• Hospital based experience

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Medical terminology
• Fast and accurate audio-typing
• Good communicator - able to deal with people at all levels, including where there are barriers to understanding, using tact, diplomacy, and persuasion
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information without compromising confidentiality or trust.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Medisec
• Experience with Patient Management System
• Awareness of NHS policies

Other Role RequirementsEssential

• Please refer to the and Person Specification for further details

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