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Job summary

Main area
ENT & OMF
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (a minimum of 6 months)
Hours
Full time - Monday - Friday
Job ref
357-LN-1942-23-C
Employer
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Lincoln County Hospital
Town
Lincoln
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59

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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Medical Secretary - Band 3

NHS AfC: Band 3

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people.  We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our values guide everything we do. They are:

  • Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
  • Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
  • Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
  • Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
  • Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.

We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

So, what is in it for you?

  • Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.

Types of flexibility could include:

  • Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
  • Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
  • Compressed hours – usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
  • Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.
  • Set shift patterns – to allow for predictability
  • NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
  • Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.

In addition, there is more.

  • Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
  • Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
  • Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
  •  Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
  •  Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

Enjoy a better quality of life in one of the UK’s most welcoming counties. Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone. Discover a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

Job overview

Division of Surgery with a particular interest in Trauma and Orthopaedics and Oral and Maxillofacial is seeking 3 x enthusiastic Medical Secretaries to provide a comprehensive, accurate and confidential support to the service at Lincoln, Boston or Grantham base sites. These are full time posts at 37.5hrs per week with possibility of part time, Monday to Friday. We would also offer an opportunity to work from home as well as the base site office. All sites will be considered for these positions.

We are looking for candidates who flourish in an office environment and thrive from problem solving and supporting the service. Dealing with urgent and routine correspondence and tasks in accordance with agreed

practice and CQUIN standards including typing of clinic letters, medical

reports and general correspondence including administration when

necessary.  Deal with enquiries by letter/e-mail/telephone from patients, GP’s other hospitals, police, solicitors (via medical records/legal department) other consultants. Supporting the day to day organisation of the Consultant by upholding a diary, arranging meetings, appointments, annual leave, study leave, etc.   A genuine interest in providing excellent patient care is necessary.  Experience of working in an office environment would be advantageous and we would welcome any candidates who are looking to start within the NHS. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer care and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 2 GCSE’s or equivalent of Grade C and above is required, including English, Maths.  Experience in secretarial duties and have the ability to use their own initiative and prioritise work to achieve deadlines. Knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantageous but not essential as on the job training is provided. A flexible approach to work is required as well as an ability to get on with others in a team based environment with demanding work pressures. Hours can be flexible and will be discussed in more detail at interview stage.

 

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Previous applicants need not apply.

 

Person specification

Previous Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent Medical Secretarial Experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of PAS
  • Knowledge of 18 week RTT pathway

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & vocational)

Essential criteria
  • Typing, Audio and Word/Text Processing skills to RSA III or equivalent knowledge acquired through further experience
  • GCSE English Language Grade C or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Medical secretary qualifications
  • Shorthand minimum 90 wpm
  • 4 GCSE Grade C or equivalent
  • NVQ III or equivalent
  • AMSPAR – Medical Terminology Certificate
  • D32/33 Assessor Award or equivalent
  • Stage 1 – Management Development or equivalent

Evidence of Particular: knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate and work in a team
  • Competent Microsoft Word User
Desirable criteria
  • Validation of 18 week RTT pathway

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Conscientious in standard of work produced
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Adaptable to change
  • Readiness to try new things

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Name
David Gilliatt
Job title
Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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