{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nMedical Secretary with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, England, United Kingdom\n\n Job Summary An opportunity has arisen within the Renal Department for an experienced Medical Secretary to join our busy and dynamic team. You will provide high quality administrative support to multiple consultants and their clinical teams. This role offers flexible working with a combination of office based and home working options available. This post will provide you with an exciting challenge and give you the opportunity to play a key-supporting role in supporting our renal patients. This role is based at Salford Royal Hospital and benefits from a combination of on site and home working. Hours: 30 hours over 4 or 5 days. Please note: NCA is developing Clinically Led Models to deliver services in the future. As part of this, and the expected introduction of a Single EPR in the near future, many functions are reviewing their delivery models, and this includes Clinical Administration. Whilst you will be employed on an NCA Patient Access and Administration Service Job Description, you will be seconded immediately to the service, and will work to the Service Job Description, included in this advert. If you have any queries about this, please get in touch with the contact named on the application process. Main duties of the job The main duties of the medical secretary includes waiting list management, organising appointments and elective admissions, managing investigations/results, and providing an administrative service to multiple consultants. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, RSA III or equivalent typing are essential for this post. Knowledge of medical terminology and the RTT patient pathway would be desirable but not essential, as training will be given. As the role involves dealing with the public and professionals you must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. You will have a flexible and professional approach. You will have proven organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. About Us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-SCO-AC037-25 Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Job Description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSA 2 or equivalent qualification Desirable ECDL qualification. Qualification in medical secretarial studies. Knowledge Essential 2 years minimum previous experience as medical secretary or support secretary Knowledge of medical terminology A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook, audio typing Good all-round secretarial knowledge of all office practice and procedures Desirable Knowledge of the Trust's current IT systems (e.g. Medisec, Sunrise, PAS/Patient Centre). Skills Essential Good written communication Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSA 2 or equivalent qualification Desirable ECDL qualification. Qualification in medical secretarial studies. Knowledge Essential 2 years minimum previous experience as medical secretary or support secretary Knowledge of medical terminology A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook, audio typing Good all-round secretarial knowledge of all office practice and procedures Desirable Knowledge of the Trust's current IT systems (e.g. Medisec, Sunrise, PAS/Patient Centre). Skills Essential Good written communication Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be"}