We require a Band 4 Medical Secretary to act as secretary to the Consultant Psychiatrist and team including maintaining an electronic diary of appointments, taking messages as appropriate, drafting correspondence/ replies and dealing with confidential information relating to patients and medical staff.
This is a full time role 37.5 hours.
To contribute to the implementation and administration of computer data collection systems ensuring information is recorded accurately and on a regular and timely basis.
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
To act as secretary to the Consultant Psychiatrist and team including maintaining an electronic diary of appointments, taking messages as appropriate, drafting correspondence/replies and dealing with confidential information relating to patients and medical staff.
Contribute to the implementation and administration of computer data collection systems ensuring information is recorded accurately and on a regular and timely basis.
To ensure the provision of an effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support to the wider clinical team including dealing with telephone enquiries, relatives, GP'S social workers and other agencies maintaining good communication between all of the Child, Adolescent and Family Services.
To maintain and co-ordinate annual leave and study leave for the Consultant with the Team Leader ensuring the service is adequately covered.
When required to maintain confidential files concerning patients' correspondence, reports and departmental matters in line with NHS procedures
To collect and submit statistical returns for the teams.
To maintain client waiting lists and type clinic lists.
To organise and minute CPA's and daily ward reviews.
To ensure that an up to date data scanning and filing system is maintained providing statistics as and when required.
The post holder may be required to process distressing information relating to service users, e.g. typing letters/reports relating to child abuse.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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Band 4 Medical Secretary employer: Dorset Healthcare
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to empowering its staff and providing outstanding healthcare services in the beautiful surroundings of Dorset. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through in-house development programmes, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career. Join us and be part of a workforce that values excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
