The Trust promotes a supportive work environment that encourages professional development and wellbeing. They are committed to diversity and inclusivity in their workforce, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and offering flexibility where possible. The role aligns with the Trust’s values of kindness, openness, and excellence, highlighting their dedication to creating a varied workforce representative of the communities they serve.
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join the General Surgery secretarial team at York Teaching Hospital. This role will be cross-site working, 4 days at Scarborough and 1 day 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 General Surgery 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.
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.
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
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
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