Medical Secretary - Cardiac

An opportunity has arisen to join a busy and forward thinking team within the Cardiology Department. The role is full time at 37.5 hours, worked over 5 days.

If you are an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated person we welcome your application to join a secretarial team embedded within a proud and hardworking Unit. You will be responsible for a Cardiology Consultant and his Team. Amongst your duties will be coordinating diaries, processing admin, completing validations, typing of clinics and management of a waiting list etc. and ensuring a proactive approach to patient care., Main duties will be coordinating diaries, processing admin, completing validations, typing of clinics and management of a waiting list etc. and ensuring a proactive approach to patient care.

To provide a comprehensive secretarial service, to the Cardiology Consultant Team including the Head of Department or visiting consultants. (subject to change due to service needs and demands). The appointed would work in accordance with trust policy; manage clinic appointments, operative/procedure waiting lists using Ormis. Organise the workload with the Consultant Cardiologist and their team to ensure that an efficient service is provided and best use of theatre utilisation.

Act as a point of contact for all forms of communication for the Consultant Cardiologist and their team. Carry out secretarial duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work. It is essential to exercise initiative commensurate within the role and it is vital that confidentiality be maintained at all times. In line with any review of services the post holder may be expected to change working practices over time.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.