Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths Grade C or equivalent
• RSA 11 Typing or equivalent
• ICT qualification

Desirable

• AMSPAR Medical Secretary Diploma or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care/Business Administration

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience working in a busy office undertaking general office duties
• Evidence of dealing with conflicting demands in an a busy department

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS Histopathology Deparment
• Experience of working as a medical secretary in a health care setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal/written)
• Evidence of good grammar and spelling
• Evidence of accurate data entry skills
• Evidence of excellent IT skills and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Evidence of effective time management and prioritisation skills in order to meet departmental turnaround times
• Evidence of willingness and ability to learn new skills

Desirable

• Experience of using a quality management system e.g. QPulse
• Experience of audio typing e.g. using G2 Speech Report
• Ability to use LE2.2
• Ability to use EPR
• Evidence of understanding medical terminology

Knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to and understanding of confidentiality
• Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

Desirable

• Theoretical Knowledge of Histopathology, Andrology and Non-Gynae Cytology Services

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexible hours according to the needs of the service
• Team player with an ability to adapt to change in duties based on workload and staff availability/experience
• Evidence of an ability to show empathy and compassion

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to base decisions on improved patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).