We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join the Breast secretarial team 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 Breast, 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.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
The main duties will include:
Typing of clinic and discharge letters
Supporting with the RTT pathway
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
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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: yhs-tr.
[email protected] .
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.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
