Medical Secretary.

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will act as the focal point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquiries for the Clinical Lead liaising with multi-disciplinary team members, as well as other health professionals/staff both internally and externally.

This Medical Secretary post, working primarily for the Clinical Lead, is responsible for supporting the Clinical Lead with his/her duties which include working with other medics within the service to ensure all management duties are carried out. These may include dealing with locum doctors, trainees etc . Other medical secretary duties will include transcribing audio files accurately using digital dictation, within the Trust timeframes, including any additional tasks e.g. follow up appointments, letters to other professionals etc.

Applicants must have excellent interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills and be able to work under pressure as well as exceptional communication skills combined with a committed and flexible approach to working as part of a team.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job responsibilities

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.