Due to a team restructure, a new post has been created within the Medical Appraisal and Revalidation team for an enthusiastic and organised Administrative Assistant to join this small and friendly team which supports all UHMB employed doctors with their annual appraisal and 5 yearly GMC Revalidation renewals. This role is part-time, based at the RLI, but involves cross-bay work. We are part of the Chief Medical Officer's wider team.The General Medical Council's Revalidation process requires doctors to constantly develop their clinical practice, drive improvement in clinical governance, and gives patients confidence that the doctors are up to date with their knowledge and skills. This involves detailed annual appraisals and self-reflection. Revalidation is new to the NHS, having only been introduced in 2012 to improve the regulation of doctors holding a licence to practise.Main duties of the jobWorking in Medical Appraisal and Revalidation is a specialised, confidential, and sometimes challenging role. The Postholder needs good all-round administration skills, feel comfortable dealing with medical staff at all levels, must be trustworthy, polite, kind, and deal appropriately with often sensitive and confidential situations. We provide an exemplary service to our stakeholders, including local hospices and private hospitals.About usYou must be comfortable working in a very small team, and occasionally alone. The wider team is very supportive and together we enjoy a diverse and positive working atmosphere.We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year point of banding dependant on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number331-L1110825Job locationsMedical Appraisal & Revalidation OfficerAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4RPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/Person SpecificationExperience of working in a similar roleEssential
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