Support Medical Secretary | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 Per annum (pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southport, PR8 6PN |
| Company: | St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6118761/409-6118761 |
Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Support Medical Secretary to join our expanding team.
Applicants must have a knowledge of medical terminology and experience of audio typing. Being a team player is essential along with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
A working knowledge of office procedures and Microsoft packages is required however, training will be provided in the use of Trust systems.
Following a minimum period of 12 weeks induction and training we would be happy to discuss a blended working pattern as a flexible working option.
An excellent knowledge of medical terminology along with excellent keyboard and audio typing skills are essential as the role involves medical audio typing.
Being a team player is essential together with first-rate organisational skills.
Following a period of induction we would support a blended working pattern as a flexible working option.
The role would also be suitable for flexibility around working hours.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
On 1stJuly we came together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising date: 2nd April 2024
Closing date: 16th April 2024
Shortlisting date: 17th April 2024
Proposed Interview date: 26th April 2024
Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Apr 2024
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