
Job overview
A vacancy for a full-time position in the Anaesthetic department at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The Assistant Medical Secretary post holder will assist the Senior Clinical Secretary in delivering an effective and efficient administration service, to assist in the provision of quality patient care. The post holder will be the first point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients' pathway of care and will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being accessible, customer-focused and knowledgeable.
Main duties of the job
The post will consist of general clerical and administrative duties that facilitate the administrative elements of the entire patient pathway, including the following:
- Registering referrals
- Appointing patients and supporting the appointment process
- Input data into patient/client records
- Inpatient and Outpatient pathway tracking
- Communications and patient care
The post holder will have skills in all areas of administrative functions to enable them to support the patient pathway, using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that functions of the role are carried out correctly within given timescales, concerning compliance with all aspects of the Referral to Treatment Access Policy (RTT).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about The Humber Health Partnership and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
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Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person specification
Occupational Experience
Essential
- Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Experience of using full range of IT systems and patient data systems
- Experience of scheduling appointments
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of using digital dictation systems
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of education/GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
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This advert is for Assistant Medical Secretary - Scunthorpe with Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust in Grimsby, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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