Assistant Medical Secretary / Administrator

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the post of Assistant Medical Secretary / Administrator, based in the Gastroenterology Department at York Hospital.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible individual, who can work effectively using their own initiative, as well as being part of this superb Administrative Team.

We have two posts available, one at full time 37.5 hours and one at part time 22.5. We are open to flexibility within these hours.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide support to the Medical Secretaries and their Consultant Teams, and be a proficient Audio Typist with the ability to transcribe complex audio tapes and digital dictation, which will include complicated medical terminology.

Excellent administration/secretarial skills and audio-typing experience are necessary, as well as a good understanding of customer relations. You will regularly be required to deal with queries from patients, consultants and GPs and use electronic work lists to actively monitor patient pathways together with general administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will be required to work well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise the demands of a busy office and manage their time and workload efficiently and effectively.  They will also be required to work unsupervised and communicate with consultants on a regular basis.  The successful candidate will possess GCSE English Language grade C or above (or equivalent) and a relevant typing qualification of RSA II standard (or demonstrable keyboard skills), as well as previous clerical/administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.