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Job Title: Medical Secretary

Location: Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Rd, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0JR

Hours: Full Time

Reference: 90522

What you’ll be responsible for:

· Typing of day-to-day correspondence on behalf of the Consultants and medical staff working in the department, ensuring that the departmental clinical correspondence targets are adhered to.

· Organising the Consultants’ clinical, academic and professional commitments by managing their diary, co-ordinating clinics & theatre lists and arranging meetings / appointments / travel arrangements. Ensure that Leave / meetings affecting clinical commitments are circulated to the appropriate departments / personnel.

· Providing on a rotational basis additional secretarial support to the Clinical Lead during his / her term of office, proactively dealing with additional e-mails, correspondence, meetings etc.

· Participating in the organisation of clinical audits / departmental meetings, ensuring that relevant papers / minutes are typed and distributed in a timely manner.

· Acting independently to prioritise workload. Exercise independent judgement and initiative when resolving problems.

· Ensuring the timely production of an accurate clinical record of each patient episode using relevant IT systems and databases, including case note tracking and logging RTT outcomes onto LE2.2.

You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:

1. An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS

2. Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times

3. A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation

You’ll have the following skills/experience:

• Working knowledge of the 18-Week Referral to Treatment (RTT) pathway and NHS waiting time standards.
• Understanding of urology patient pathways, including referrals, diagnostics, outpatient appointments, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Previous experience working as a Medical Secretary, RTT Validator, Patient Pathway Coordinator, or Administrator within an NHS setting.
• Knowledge of NHS administrative policies, procedures, and information governance requirements.
• Experience using NHS clinical and patient administration systems
• Advanced administrative and secretarial skills, including diary management, clinic administration, and patient correspondence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills to resolve complex pathway issues.
• Ability to work independently whilst also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of confidentiality and adherence to GDPR, Data Protection Act, and NHS Information Governance standards.

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

· Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week

· Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime

· Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts

· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone

· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements

· Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more

· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work- your work life balance is important to us

· Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

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Pay: £15.93 per hour

Work Location: In person