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We are looking to recruit two band 3 medical secretaries within the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. One for General Paediatric Medicine and the other for Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and BMT.

For each post we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to provide an effective and efficient secretarial service to that department. The post holder will have a range of secretarial/PA experience, ideally in a hospital environment, though other administration/PA experience will be considered.

Working in a busy and sometimes demanding role, within a supportive team, they must be a good team player and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team. The applicant should have good organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure. As the post deals with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals on the phone, and occasionally face to face, applicants must have excellent communication skills and will be expected to have a courteous and efficient telephone manner. They need to have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

We would welcome applications from those who meet all of the essential criteria as set out in the person specification. This includes having a qualification (pass or distinction) in audio transcription or word processing at RSA stage II or an equivalent governing body. Please ensure you note on your application, in the supporting information section, which post(s) you are interested in applying for or whether you have no preference.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The postholder will be responsible for providing an efficient administrative and secretarial service to support clinical teams in delivering high quality patient care. The role involves managing clinical correspondence, maintaining patient records, communicating with patients, families and healthcare professionals, and supporting the smooth running of services, whilst ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and excellent customer service.