Medical Secretary

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust, Barking, Greater London

Medical Secretary

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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust, Barking, Greater London

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 55f22d44a5444efc8ec76e3f38e52ec0

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to provide a smooth and efficient secretarial and administrative support function to the ADHD Service. The successful applicant will have experience of secretarial support in a health care setting and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and workload management skills. The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P's:

  • Putting people first
  • Prioritising quality
  • Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
  • Being professional and honest
  • Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
  • Main duties of the job The successful candidates will have excellent written communication skills and have an efficient and confident approach to dealing with staff, patients, relatives and outside agencies as required. The post holder will be required to undertake some general administrative duties within the service which directly support the work of the multi-disciplinary teams.
  • To liaise between Consultants and their teams, with the Wards, Medical Records Personnel, Urgent Care teams, Pathway services, other Hospitals, Care Coordinators, Social Workers etc. including CPA review meetings and organising outpatient's clinics when necessary.
  • To provide cover for other secretaries within the department and carry out any other duties as required by the role, including cover on our busy Reception.

    Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

    This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata)., £26,530 to £29,114 a year Plus HCAS per annum pro rata