Medical Secretary Oncology

If you have highly efficient secretarial and organisational skills, an opportunity has arisen for a medical secretary position within the Oncology service at Worthing hospital. This varied role provides support to the Oncology Cons, Registrar and CNS teams and the multidisciplinary clinical team as part of the UHSussex trust wide service. The post requires full time working Monday - Friday., Prior to submission of your applicationfor any internal secondment or fixed term post, please ensure that you have discussed this with your line managerto obtain their approval. If you do not have written approval from your current line manager to take this position if successful as an internal secondmentopportunity, it would be offered as a fixed term position., To work as part of the administration team to provide accurate and efficient secretarial support for the Oncology Service at Worthing. Your role will involve working as part of a busy team supporting the the Oncology service and patients at Worthing hospital. It is a wide and varied role with tasks including liaising with patients, other departments and clinicians. If you enjoy being a team player this post offers variety and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the team with the efficient running of the administrative service. Specific duties include:

• Transcription of author dictation
• Supporting with clinician generated administration relative to the patient pathway
• Reviewing patient outcomes to ensure next step in the pathway is booked
• Fielding patient queries
• Tracking of investigations
• Cross cover for colleagues where required
  
  We are looking for an individual who has the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and the clinical staff
Previous secretarial/administration experience and typing skills are essential, as are knowledge of the hospital environment and medical terminology Our ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable and willing to work as part of our busy and supportive, friendly team

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.