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Medical Laboratory Assistant
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We are looking for 7 suitable candidates to join our busy and friendly team in Hull Microbiology as Medical Laboratory Assistants. We are looking to appoint candidates who are reliable, hard-working, and who would welcome the challenge of joining our team.
Our department is committed to training, high-quality diagnostics and clinical excellence. You will be joining a team of laboratory staff that delivers a medical laboratory service to the Trust and the wider region as part of the SHYPS network (Scarborough, Hull, York Pathology service). You will perform a wide range of tasks to support Biomedical Scientists performing diagnostic testing in the department. These tasks include preparation of clinical specimens for testing, handling telephone queries from other healthcare professionals, reception and admin duties, and various other technical and clerical roles. We are looking for individuals who are hard working, innovative, sociable, and work well as part of a team.
It will eventually be a contractual requirement for the successful candidates to participate in the late shifts, weekend and bank holidays rosters.
The Laboratory is UKAS accredited.
The main duties of the post will be based in the Microbiology Laboratory, receiving and booking in samples into our LIMS (Winpath) system. Duties include data entry, aspects of sample preparation in addition to referral samples and answering the phone to service users and other general laboratory duties.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well equipped Microbiology department performing a wide range of diagnostic tests and be part of a developing Pathology network.
General responsibilities
Complies with good work practices in accordance with the standards of UKAS and other relevant professional and legislative bodies.
Attend and completes appropriate meetings and mandatory training
Maintain good working relations with all staff, and promote effective teamwork.
Participate in weekend/bank holiday rosters as required.
Technical
Perform work strictly in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Safe handling of blood, urine and other clinical samples.
Stores samples and reagents appropriately.
Sorts specimens and forms, identifying any problems or anomalies with samples.
Performs general housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, disinfecting and record-keeping.
Deals with queries from other departments or the public, complying with relevant Trust confidentiality policies.
Laboratory informatics
Uses laboratory computer systems according to the authorised protocols – includes data input and recall.
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds . If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr. .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Medical Secretary
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Are you a highly motivated and organised individual with excellent communication, administrative and customer service skills? Do you have experience in a medical office setting? If so, we are looking for you
Jacobs Clinic is a private ADHD and addiction clinic based in Manchester providing services both privately and on behalf of the NHS. We are looking for a medical secretary to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team. They will be self-employed and will work from home with occasional attendance face to face in at meetings. The candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast-paced environment. The Medical Secretary plays a key role in ensuring that patients receive excellent customer service. We pride ourselves on being understanding, caring, effective and our team is passionate about helping our patients every step of the way.
The responsibilities of the medical secretary will include:
· Answering telephone calls and providing information to patients and staff
· Scheduling appointments and managing patient calendars
· Maintaining patient electronic records and filing systems
· Typing clinical letters generated by clinicians and ensure timely transmission to patients and GPs (no audio-typing will be required)
· Generating pre-appointment forms for patients and ensure return receipt prior to the appointment with the consultant.
· Processing prescriptions generated by consultants and ensure timely delivery.
· Responding to all email enquiries including those from patients (both NHS and private).
· Generating invoices for private patients and ensure payment in advance of their booked appointment.
· Liaising with patients, pharmacies and GPs
· To be aware and operate within NHS and legal requirements to maintain patient and data confidentiality.
· Maintaining confidentiality of patient records
Qualifications:
· GCSE Maths and English (C or above)
Experience:
· Experience of administrative duties
· A minimum of two years' experience of working in a health care setting as a medical secretary or receptionist.
Skills:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Clear and polite telephone manner
· Good IT and keyboard skills with good working knowledge of email and Microsoft Word.
· Excellent time management (Planning and Organising)
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
· Ability to follow policy and procedure
Personal Qualities:
· Polite and confident
· Flexible and cooperative
· Forward thinker and motivated
· Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
· Ability to work under pressure
· Personable and friendly with the ability to work within a diverse team
· Ability to be flexible and to vary working hours from time to time with advance notice
Work Environment:
· Remote work environment with occasional attendance face to face meetings at Sale, Salford or Macclesfield.
· To work between the hours of 1pm to 5pm (Monday to Friday) and occasionally answer phone calls to Jacobs Clinic during the hours of 9am to 1pm with prior notice.
· Attend Jacobs Clinic meetings as required.
Benefits:
· Competitive pay as self-employed - £15.50 per hour
· Remote working
· Part time 20 hours per week
Chance to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of patients
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Pay: £15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- administrative/receptionist experience in a medical setting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport, SK7 2DH
Medical Secretary
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Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required in a timely and accurate manner. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently. Managing all enquires in an effective manner. Maintaining an accurate referrals database.
Actioning all incoming email. Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS). Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms.
Answering department phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately. Managing all administrative queries as necessary. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested.
Medical Secretary
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Medical Secretary (part time)
We are a friendly and busy GP surgery looking for an outgoing and flexible individual to join our secretarial team.
The role is required to assist GPs with processing patient referrals, track results and carry out other relevant tasks for our busy surgery. Experience of working within the NHS would be an advantage, but full support and training will be given. Medical background preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate would need sound IT knowledge and excellent communication skills. Experience of Lexicom, Emis and Docman preferred.
Part-time up to 25 hours per week across 3-4 days.
This is a permanent role to start as soon as possible working as part of our team. Salary dependent upon experience.
We are located near Reading in a lovely setting with good rail links and free parking.
Please note applications will be considered upon receipt.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Medical and/or secretarial: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Medical Secretary
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Primary Responsibilities a. Working to the standards and founding principles set by the Practice. b. Provide efficient audio, copy typing and word processing service for GPs and health professionals as required.
c. Typing letters, reports and associated documentation as required d. Liaising with external agencies such as hospitals and community services, ensuring referrals are processed efficiently e. Keep up to date with local pathways for referrals and use appropriate referral tools f.
Managing all enquires in an effective manner g. Maintaining an accurate referrals database h. Actioning incoming emails relevant to job role i. Scanning of patient related documentation and attaching scanned documents to patients healthcare records j.
Inputting data into the patients healthcare records as necessary k. Processing referrals using the electronic referral system (ERS) l. Processing requests for information i.e., SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA and DWP forms. m.
Logging and raising invoices for patient reports and letters, and other chargeable documentation n. Clinically coding data on EMIS Web o. Answering incoming phone calls (both internal and external), transferring calls or dealing with the callers request appropriately and in line with job remit p. Managing all administrative queries as necessary q.
Carrying out system searches as requested r. Maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times s. Supporting all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested t. Provide caring, un-biased and timely support to patients and other individuals accessing the Practice.
u. Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner. v. Carry out system searches as requested.
w. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times. x. To support the training of staff in the Practice with the functions of the medical secretarial team.
y. To implement new procedures/working structures relating to own area of work ensuring that the team are informed of any important changes to Practice policy. Secondary Responsibilities a. To provide administrative Safeguarding support to the Safeguarding Lead and wider Practice team in the absence of the Safeguarding administrator b.
To liaise and correspond effectively with Safeguarding teams including Social Services to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and support.
Medical Practice Maintenance Assistant
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To provide a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors by undertaking routine maintenance, repairs, and facilities support across the medical practice. The postholder will support the Practice Manager and clinical team in ensuring the premises meet health, safety, and infection control requirements. This post will be subject to a DBS check.
Duties will include:
- Carry out routine maintenance, basic repairs, and minor decoration across the practice.
- Conduct regular inspections of the premises to identify hazards, wear and tear, or damage.
- Assist with the upkeep of waiting areas, consultation rooms, staff rooms, toilets, and external areas.
- Report any significant repairs or safety concerns to the Practice Manager promptly.
- Contribute to the security of the building, including opening and locking up the premises when required.
- Monitor and report any security concerns (e.g., damage, vandalism, unauthorised access).
Hour of work: 1hr per day Monday – Friday 8am – 9am (we are flexible with the times)
The hourly rate is depending on experience
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.27 per hour
Work Location: In person
Medical Writer - Medical Communications
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EXPERIENCED MEDICAL WRITER WANTED
This Medical Writer role is with a fantastic, independent, MedComms agency - blink. and you'll miss it.
️ Do you love working on meetings, events and digital projects?
️ Do you prefer promotional med affairs projects over publications?
️ Are you a whizz at slide decks and speaker briefings?
️ Do you get a buzz from working with Pharma Brand Managers?
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Medical Writer - Medical Communications
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EXPERIENCED MEDICAL WRITER WANTED
This Medical Writer role is with a fantastic, independent, MedComms agency - blink. and you'll miss it.
️ Do you love working on meetings, events and digital projects?
️ Do you prefer promotional med affairs projects over publications?
️ Are you a whizz at slide decks and speaker briefings?
️ Do you get a buzz from working with Pharma Brand Managers?
Histopathology Medical Secretary
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Support Medical Secretary
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University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Division: Network Services
Job Title: Support Medical Secretary/Trauma & Orthopaedics
Band: Band 3
Location: County Hospital, Stafford
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a medical secretary within the Lower Limb Team, Trauma & Orthopaedics.
The post holder is required to support the Medical Secretary Team Leader in the delivery of a comprehensive administrative service to a specialty team. This will involve inpatient waiting list management for a specialty, in accordance with the Patient Access Policy, communicating appointment and admission related information to patients and carers and typing correspondence and/or transcribing and typing up of minutes as appropriate.
The post holder will take direction from the Medical Secretary Team Leader and Operational Services Manager for the day to day running of the service. The post holder will have work delegated to them by the Medical Secretary Team Leader and will be responsible for their own time management and will prioritise own workload ensuring that clinical letters are accurately typed in chronological order/clinical priority. The post holder will need to be able to work well under pressure and concentrate in a busy work environment.
Will be required to support the Medical Secretary Team Leader and specialty team in the delivery of inpatient waiting list management, taking into account application of national RTT rules and to assist in the appropriate utilisation of theatres.
Will be responsible for sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing information in a timely manner and ensuring that patients notes are requested and provided in a timely manner. The post holder will liaise with the medical team and appointments department to arrange, cancel or alter clinical commitments to contribute to the smooth running of the department
Will be responsible for communicating information, both written and verbal, with patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder will also be responsible for handling telephone and other communications with sensitivity and confidentiality using personal judgement and acquired knowledge to assess each situation and to deal with accordingly.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Please refer to detailed job description.
The post holder is required to support the Medical Secretary Team Leader in the delivery of a comprehensive administrative service to a specialty team. This will involve inpatient waiting list management for a specialty, in accordance with the Patient Access Policy, communicating appointment and admission related information to patients and carers and typing correspondence and/or transcribing and typing up of minutes as appropriate.