Senior Medical Secretary

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Accurately documenting on patient records on behalf of ward consultant.

Regular use of IT clinical applications such as patient notes.

Managing and arranging consultant and other team members diaries to book appointments.

Documenting, uploading and filing to patient records in a timely manner.

Taking minutes at MDT meetings, patient reviews, and team meetings as required.

Liaising with other professionals and external agencies via all communication mediums in a professional manner.

Supporting the team to complete audits and collate data to provide operational evidence and support quality improvement, including keeping records of referrals, admissions, discharges and outcome measures.

Supporting the MDT to adhere to the administrative requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, by helping to ensure reports and other documentation is completed when required and filed correctly.

To cover the duties of the ward clerk when required.

Job responsibilities

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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