Gastroenterology/Hepatology Pathway Coordinator (Medical Secretary)

Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Derby Hospital

Town: Derby

Salary: £24,071 – £25,674 pro rata /pa

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59

Interview date: 25/02/2025

Gastroenterology/Hepatology Pathway Coordinator (Medical Secretary)

Band 3

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen at the Royal Derby Hospital within Gastroenterology, for a part-time Pathway Coordinator to join our secretarial team.

You will be part of an administration team of secretarial staff providing an efficient and professional medical secretarial service, within an established team of Clinicians.

You will need to be an enthusiastic and motivated team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will require high levels of tact, diplomacy with the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively. The role will involve taking minutes of meetings which is essential; however, training can be provided.

Responsibilities of this role cover a wide range of administration and secretarial duties including typing clinical correspondence, appointment scheduling, diary management and dealing with a wide range of telephone queries. A flexible approach to workload is essential.

Main Duties of the Job

• Previous secretarial or administration experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of the 18-week RTT process.
• Knowledge of the Trust Patient Access Policy.
• Knowledge and familiarisation of medical terminology.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet and email systems.
• NVQ level III Business and Administration or equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Minute taking experience preferred but training can be provided.

Closing date of applications: 11th February 2025

Interview date: 25th February 2025

Working for Our Organisation

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

• A good standard of English to O level / GCSE equivalent.
• RSA / OCR III or equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Previous administrative and secretarial experience.
• Audio typing qualifications or experience.
• Medical secretary experience.

Planning and Organisation

• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and work to specified deadlines.
• Must be an effective team player.

IT Experience

• Demonstrates IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
• Advanced keyboard skills / audio / copy typing.
• Trained / Access to Trust systems such as Lorenzo and TA+.
• Good level of typing speed and accuracy.

Physical

• Extensive use of PC and other office equipment.

Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone: 01332 788466

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