Band 3 Medical Secretary - Neurosurgery

Job Summary

To provide secretarial support to the Neurosurgery clinical team with responsibility for audio typing of clinic letters and general administrative letters using the Winscribe/Dragon programme and booking of outpatient clinic appointments in line with departmental and Trust requirements. To provide administrative support and cover for colleagues within the department. The post holder will provide an emphatic and sensitive point of contact for patients, relatives and carers, undertaking work under the direction of the Medical Secretarial Supervisor and Team Leader.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Booking follow up appointments for patients as required under the direction of the Medical Secretarial Supervisor / Team Leader.
• To exercise initiative and judgement based on acquired knowledge, experience and professionalism when dealing with enquiries of a clinical and non-clinical nature.
• Ensure clinic letters and ad...