Job overview

**Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply**

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated  B3 medical secretary to join our Cardiology team. The role of Medical Secretary provides support to the Cardiology services providing an efficient and comprehensive secretarial support service to the consultants, specialist nurses and other medical staff.

You will be required to;

• maintain a high standard of secretarial service to meet the needs of the clinical team
• ensure that accurate and up to date typing of clinic letters and correspondence is achieved through audio/digital dictation.  
• Respond to queries from patients, GPs and other medical teams regarding patient care. 
• Observe and work within the Trust’s Confidentiality Policy at all times.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the smooth running of the office/team including the assessment of priorities and the initiation of preparatory action.
• Ensure that the results of tests and investigations for patients are received; shown to medical staff and all relevant ongoing arrangements are carried out.
• Assist the Senior Medical Secretary with arranging and servicing meetings as required.
• Using the in-house patient data tracking system ensure that all patient case notes passing through the office are booked in and out appropriately.
• Following guidance work within defined national and local targets e.g. 18 weeks and monitor on a regular basis, identifying potential breaches to the Senior Medical Secretary.
• Provide cover for the Senior Medical Secretary during periods of annual leave and absence within contracted hours.
• Assist in the co-ordination of outpatient clinics and booked/planned admissions applicable to specialty.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.