Medical Secretary - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job overview

We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity for a highly motivated and well organised individual to join the team of Medical Secretaries within Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Scarborough Hospital.

This varied secretarial role is to support Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and their teams with communication, administrative and secretarial tasks. Whilst  also providing support  to our patients,  assisting with their queries and concerns and engaging with the wider clinical team and other key stakeholders such as GPs, etc.  Responding to these queries in a timely manner to maintain a responsive service.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will include: typing of clinics and general correspondence, complex diary management and provision of patient data. Dealing with correspondence from patients, GPs and other sources,  including the scheduling of appointments, to ensure referral to treatment targets are met.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a minimum of two years recent secretarial/admin experience. Together with proficient typing skills, particularly in audio-typing and have experience of digital dictation. Knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous.

To be successful in the post you must be well organised, able to prioritise your own workload in a fast paced environment and work independently to meet strict deadlines.

We require an efficient and resilient team player who upholds our Trust Values and has a flexible approach to work, with a willingness to learn and meet the challenges of a fast paced speciality to drive service improvement.

Please feel free to contact the department for an informal chat about this role.

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.

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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.