Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a comprehensive medical secretarial and personal assistant service to Consultant Oncologists and other clinical team members in an efficient and timely manner, working on own initiative. Maintain good communications between the consultant, patients, carers and other health professionals.
To contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of consultant practice and hospital systems.
To aid in the supervision of trainee/junior staff, bank/agency staff and filing clerk as necessary within your area.
To maintain absolute patient confidentially in accordance with the Trusts Code of Practice for Patient Confidentiality.
An opportunity has arisen within the Oncology Department for an experienced hard working, efficient and self-motivated person to join our team as Medical Secretary working 37.5hrs per week.This is a busy and interesting post in which you will be expected to communicate effectively with members of the Oncology team, other teams, Oncology patients and other service users. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will need to be able to work well both independently and as a member of this dynamic team to deliver a high quality efficient service. Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential. An RSA II qualification is desirable and understanding of medical terminology would also be an advantage. Reliability, punctuality, integrity and the ability to work calmly under pressure are key qualities and excellent organisational skills are required.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main Duties
Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a comprehensive medical secretarial and personal assistant service to Consultant Oncologists and other clinical team members in an efficient and timely manner, working on own initiative. Maintain good communications between the consultant, patients, carers and other health professionals.
To contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of consultant practice and hospital systems.
To aid in the supervision of trainee/junior staff, bank/agency staff and filing clerk as necessary within your area.
To maintain absolute patient confidentially in accordance with the Trusts Code of Practice for Patient Confidentiality.
An opportunity has arisen within the Oncology Department for an experienced hard working, efficient and self-motivated person to join our team as Medical Secretary working 37.5hrs per week.This is a busy and interesting post in which you will be expected to communicate effectively with members of the Oncology team, other teams, Oncology patients and other service users. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will need to be able to work well both independently and as a member of this dynamic team to deliver a high quality efficient service. Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential. An RSA II qualification is desirable and understanding of medical terminology would also be an advantage. Reliability, punctuality, integrity and the ability to work calmly under pressure are key qualities and excellent organisational skills are required.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main Duties