Medical Secretary - Colorectal and Upper GI

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join the Colorectal and Upper GI secretarial team at York Hospital. This post is perfect for applicants with a background in administration looking to step up into a senior secretarial role, within a fast-paced, cutting-edge clinical service. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and are committed to providing the training and support required to make the right candidate a success and integrate into our team. The role is varied and involves taking a lead in providing comprehensive secretarial/PA support to our consultants in Colorectal and Upper GI, and their teams. The role of medical secretary also requires excellent communication, engaging with our patients and assisting with their queries and concerns, liaising with the wider clinical networks and Multidisciplinary Teams., The main duties will include:

• Typing of clinic and discharge letters
• Consultant diary management
• Maintaining patient information and clinical systems
• Dealing with correspondence from patients and GP's
• Ensuring referral to treatment and cancer tracking targets are met
• Typing of multi-disciplinary team meeting notes
In return we can offer you:
• A supportive & friendly working environment
• Active encouragement to learn and develop within your role
• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• Commitment to, and support for, your wellbeing
  
  Applicants need to be proficient at typing and have a working experience of digital dictation, with recent secretarial/administrative experience. Knowledge of medical vocabulary is an advantage, although not essential.
  
  We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.