Haematology Medical SecretaryinKettering inKetteringPUBLISHED TUE 11 MAR 2025

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata PERMANENT
EMPATHYHAEMATOLOGYNHS

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation TrustrIqmTilQ

Opportunity to work in a part-time role, offering flexibility and work-life balance.

Ability to support patient care and contribute to the healthcare team, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Engagement with a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical staff, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.

Development of strong organisational and administrative skills through managing clinic schedules and patient treatment pathways.

Enhancement of medical knowledge through exposure to haematology concepts and terminology.

Possibility of professional growth by covering for colleagues and taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

Working in a supportive environment at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Join the dedicated team at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a part-time Haematology Medical Secretary, where your skills and compassion can truly make a difference. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a supportive environment and are eager to help patients navigate their healthcare journeys. You’ll be assisting our Consultant Haematologist by organising appointments, managing treatment plans, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly for both in-patients and out-patients. Your flexibility and proactive approach will help to maintain a professional service that is responsive to the needs of our patients and the team.

We are looking for someone with strong secretarial skills and relevant experience, ideally with RSA Level 3 typing/word processing or an equivalent qualification. Your ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism will shine as you liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and GPs. This role offers the chance to be an essential part of a friendly team, so if you're ready to contribute to meaningful healthcare while developing your skills in a dynamic setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunity to work in a part-time role, offering flexibility and work-life balance.

Ability to support patient care and contribute to the healthcare team, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Engagement with a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical staff, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.

Development of strong organisational and administrative skills through managing clinic schedules and patient treatment pathways.

Enhancement of medical knowledge through exposure to haematology concepts and terminology.

Possibility of professional growth by covering for colleagues and taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

Working in a supportive environment at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Haematology is seeking a part-time experienced Medical Secretary to join our secretarial team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and able to support the team to deliver a professional and responsive service to patients and professionals alike. A flexible approach to service demand is required

As a Medical Secretary you will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant Haematologist including: Organise and reschedule haematology clinics and special haematological investigations, for in-patients and out-patients. You will organise in-patient treatment for patients, discharge summaries and follow-up appointments when required.

You will provide secretarial cover for colleagues as required during holiday periods and sick leave, liaise with other departments and clients and be a pro-active team player.

About us
The ideal candidates will have strong secretarial skills and have attained RSA Level 3 typing/word processing or equivalent qualification, or experience as a minimum. Experience using digital dictation and experience of medical terminology is essential.

Some of the responsibilities include:

To liaise with and act as a point of contact for clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and GP's via telephone and email. The post holder should be polite and empathetic to the patient's needs and be able to communicate effectively when dealing with difficult situations/conversations.

Support the maintenance and updating of all patients' referral to treatment pathways, including outpatient clinic outcomes, results tracking, any waiting list arrangements, and associated appointments, as required by the service

For more details about this role please refer to attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

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