Medical Secretary Band 3

The Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontics Department are seeking an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to provide a comprehensive, accurate and confidential support to the service at Lincoln Hospital, within their Oral and Maxillofacial Department. This post is full time at 37.5hrs.

We are looking for candidates who flourish in an office environment and thrive from problem solving and supporting the Clinicians. Dealing with urgent and routine correspondence and tasks in accordance with agreed practice and CQUIN standards including typing of clinic letters, medical reports and general correspondence and administration when necessary. Deal with enquiries by letter/e-mail/telephone from patients, GP's other hospitals, police, solicitors (via medical records/legal department) other consultants. Supporting the day to day organisation of the Consultant by upholding a diary, arranging meetings, appointments, annual leave, study leave, etc. A genuine interest in providing excellent patient care is necessary. Experience of working in an office environment would be advantageous and we would welcome any candidates who are looking to start within the NHS.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer care and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 2 GCSE's or equivalent of Grade C and above is required, including English & Maths. Experience in secretarial duties and have the ability to use their own initiative and prioritise work to achieve deadlines. Knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous, but not essential, as on the job training is provided. A flexible approach to work is required as well as an ability to get on with others in a team based environment with demanding work pressures. Hours can be flexible and will be discussed in more detail with the successful candidate.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).