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Part Time Medical Secretary

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Oxford

Requirements

  • Good communication skills are essential together with high levels of emotional resilience.
  • Receive telephone calls using a high level of initiative and responding in a confidential and sensitive way
  • Supporting with developing Rosters for the Nursing team
  • Recording minutes at departmental meetings
  • Supporting the ward consultant in managing their diary
  • Supporting the ward consultant in managing dates around Mental Health Act administration
  • Ensure that client related documentation is entered onto databases for all patients within the team caseload in a timely manner
  • Processing patient referrals and discharges from the team

Responsibilities

  • Receive telephone calls using a high level of initiative and responding in a confidential and sensitive way
  • Supporting with developing Rosters for the Nursing team
  • Recording minutes at departmental meetings
  • Supporting the ward consultant in managing their diary
  • Supporting the ward consultant in managing dates around Mental Health Act administration
  • Ensure that client related documentation is entered onto databases for all patients within the team caseload in a timely manner
  • Processing patient referrals and discharges from the team

FAQs

What is the role of a Medical Secretary at The Meadow Unit?

The Medical Secretary at The Meadow Unit is responsible for handling telephone calls confidentially, developing rosters for the nursing team, recording minutes of departmental meetings, managing the ward consultant's diary, processing patient referrals and discharges, and ensuring timely documentation for all patients.

What qualifications are required for the Medical Secretary position?

While specific qualifications are not detailed in the job description, candidates are encouraged to highlight any relevant qualifications and experience in their application, particularly those that meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

What key skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills for the Medical Secretary role include good communication, emotional resilience, compassion, patience, and the ability to handle contacts with confidence and professionalism.

Is experience in a healthcare setting required for this position?

The job description indicates that experience is valued but invites applicants to apply even if they do not meet all requirements. Candidates with the aptitude and motivation to succeed are encouraged to reach out with questions.

What are the working hours for this part-time role?

The job description does not specify exact working hours for the part-time Medical Secretary role; interested candidates should inquire during the application process.

What benefits does Oxford Health offer for this role?

Benefits include excellent career progression opportunities, individual and Trust-wide learning and development, 27 days annual leave (rising with continuous service), NHS discount, a pension scheme, employee assistance programs, and access to staff support groups.

Who can I contact if I have further questions about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Tom Lankester, the Ward Manager, at tom.lankester@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07762498409.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for career progression within Oxford Health, alongside individual and Trust-wide learning and development initiatives.

Are there any requirements regarding emotional resilience for this role?

Yes, high levels of emotional resilience are essential for the Medical Secretary position, given the challenging and demanding nature of the work in a psychiatric inpatient unit for children and young people.

Can I apply even if I don't meet all the listed requirements?

Yes, the Trust encourages applicants who may not meet all the requirements but are excited about the opportunity to apply and get in touch for further discussion.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.

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