Medical Secretary - Trauma And Orthopaedics

Job overview

The Division of Surgery would like to invite applicants for a Band 3 post to join the Medical Secretary team within Trauma and Orthopaedics at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.

One 30-hour position is available to support Consultant Surgeons and the wider clinical team. The successful post holder will be primarily based at Doncaster Hospital; however, there may be a requirement to work across both Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals in line with service needs.

They will need experience in managing the robust systems in place for the administrative engagement of patient pathways.  They will need to be able to work flexibly as part of the team - sometimes across sites - to produce clinical correspondence using Medisec digital transcription software from outpatient and inpatient attendances.

Experience in using the PTL (Patient Tracker List) to manage patient’s pathway is paramount. A knowledge of medical terminology alongside previous experience of working in a clerical / secretarial role is desirable.

You will be required to display tact and diplomacy, and have developed communication skills when dealing with senior staff, patients, colleagues and the general public.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support named clinicians and support their colleagues to provide an efficient support to all  members of the clinical teams.

They will need experience in managing the robust systems in place for the administrative engagement of patient pathways.  They will need to be able to work flexibly as part of the team - sometimes across sites - to produce clinical correspondence using Medisec digital transcription software from outpatient and inpatient attendances.

Experience in using the  PTL (Patient Tracker List)  to manage patients pathway is paramount. A knowledge of medical terminology alongside previous experience of working in a clerical / secretarial role is desirable.

You will be required to display tact and diplomacy, and have developed communication skills when dealing with senior staff, patients, colleagues and the general public.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.