Medical Secretary - Vascular Surgery

Job overview

The division of Surgery and Cancer would like to invite applicants for a Band 3 post to join the Medical Secretary team within Vascular Surgery at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

There is one position available for 37.5 hours per week, the post is to support Consultant surgeons.

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.

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.

We are a very busy and friendly team and are now looking to engage an experienced Medical Secretary with excellent typing and interpersonal skills to take on this very busy and varied post. The successful applicant will become an integral part of an efficient team providing an excellent secretarial and support service. The post will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, but may be required to work at Bassetlaw Hospital if service needs arise.

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 both documents 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.