Support Secretary - Respiratory Medicine

Job description Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. To provide a comprehensive support to consultants and speciality teams including nurse practitioners/clinicians. To produce accurate correspondence in a timely manner, typing from audio dictation. Support with 18-week Referral to Treatment pathways including tertiary referrals to external trusts and ensure these are accurately recorded on the Patient Administration System (PAS). Keep track of referrals to ensure patients are reviewed promptly. Check follow up appointments are arranged in conjunction with RTT) patient pathway. To book, reschedule and cancel appointments/clinics. Check against clinical letters to ensure appropriate follow up arrangements/investigations are in place. Deal with enquiries either on the telephone or face to face from patients, consultants, junior doctors and colleagues. Ensure all correspondence relating to patient care is acted upon in a timely manner.