FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Specialty Secretary - Medicine - Oncology.
What is the pay band for this role?
The pay band for this role is Band 3.
What skills are required for this position?
Excellent communication and customer care skills, administration, and advanced typing experience are required for this position.
Who will I be in contact with in this role?
You will have daily contact with patients, medical and nursing staff, and all relevant stakeholders.
What is the main responsibility of the Specialty Secretary?
You will be expected to contribute to ensuring the specialty achieves performance targets, efficiencies, and an excellent administrative service.
Where are the hospitals located?
The hospitals are located in Barrow (Furness General Hospital), Lancaster (Royal Lancaster Infirmary), and Kendal (Westmorland General Hospital), as well as several community health care premises.
What types of services do the main hospitals provide?
The main hospitals provide a range of General Hospital services, including full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery.
Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?
You can contact Nicola Herbert, Deputy Service Manager, at nicola.herbert@mbht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07890914385.
Is this position part of a team?
Yes, this position is part of a dynamic and committed Elective Medicine Secretarial Team within the Oncology Department.
What is the goal of the community services provided?
The goal of the community services is to help people remain independent, improve their health, and manage their conditions through high-quality care, advice, and support.