Medical Secretary
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Tiverton, EX16 6NP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-24-0648 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role To provide a full and efficient secretarial and administrative service to GPs, clinical and practice teams. This will include audio typing of referrals, completion of tasks, responding to queries from patients/clinicians/third parties, facilitating electronic referrals and cascading reports to clinical staff. Ensuring all 2ww referrals are dealt with promptly and safety netting patients by text or letter informing them of referral. To ensure patient confidentiality and data confidentially of information is always maintained in line with current GDPR guidelines. To provide a point of contact for patients either face to face, by email/letter, text, answering queries regarding referrals, insurance reports, SARS, referrals using outside agencies and private referrals. To provide excellent customer care which may include communication with distressed and anxious patients and relatives, treating them with tact and empathy. To ensure the professional image of the Practice and the Trust is maintained at all times. The Job Description is subject to the completion of the Job Evaluation process and further updated Job Description will be available. Working Pattern: 22.5 hours over 3 days Monday, Thursday and Friday 09:00 - 17:00. Interview Date: Tuesday 14th May 2024. For further information please contact: Maggie Veysey, Team Lead Med Secretary on 01884 244711/maggieveysey@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.