Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 Months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 272-7308520
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Doncaster Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Secretary - Respiratory
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Respiratory secretarial team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary permanently.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to maintain a high standard of administrative support to the Respiratory team ensuring that robust systems are in place for the efficient end to end patient pathway. Ensure that digital transcriptions are managed timely in accordance with Trust expectation. Provide proactive waiting list coordination to ensure patients are booked in line with clinical priority and national/local waiting times and to support the best use of capacity for patient pathway.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
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.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above or suitable equivalent qualification
- RSA III or NVQ III or suitable equivalent level administrative qualification
- ECDL or equivalent qualification / demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
- Business Administration Level II Apprenticeship
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential criteria
- A methodical and organised approach to work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Accurate data entry, typing and checking skills
- Ability to deal calmly and diplomatically with a range of personalities and situations
- Team Player with a professional approach to work and colleagues; able to develop good working relationships
- Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working in a clerical/administrative role
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word
- Ability to work to and promote Standard operating procedures / performance targets
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Referral to Treatment Patient Access Policies and procedures
- Fully conversant with all waiting list functions on PAS and the ability to action these independently.
- Thorough knowledge of health care system and processes
- Understanding of Primary Care, GP and Community Services
- Understanding of patient priorities and targets in relation to appointments and waiting times
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Adams
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 642169
- Additional information
Lorraine Nokes - Service Manager – Division of Medicine - [email protected]
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