Band 4 Medical Secretary - Solihull ICCR
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to work at Lyndon CMHT.
The Community Mental Health Team works with some of our most vulnerable people who are experiencing mental health crises and/or have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition.
The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team as the medical secretary for a Lyndon CMHT consultant and their clinical team.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced and confident Medical Secretary to undertake a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties, including audio transcription for clinical letters, reports, case summaries, and other correspondence as required by the consultant and the clinical team.
It is essential that applicants can work on their own initiative, demonstrate effective organisational skills, and have the ability to prioritise workload while processing enquiries in a confidential and timely manner.
About us Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to ensure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK).
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, as this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role is site-based; remote working will not be available.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications
AMSPAR Diploma or Medical Terminology Qualification
GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
RSA III Typing/Word Processing
Knowledge and Experience
Significant admin/secretarial experience working in a health or equivalent environment
Significant experience of using Microsoft Office Packages including: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Publisher
Knowledge of good practice and systems of work within a secretarial/PA field
Experience of minute taking
Experience in working with people who suffer from Mental Health or other related problems
Experience of dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies
Skills
Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or alone, and to prioritise workload
Excellent written and communication skills
Reliable and self-motivated
Adaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year, pro rata
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The Community Mental Health Team works with some of our most vulnerable people who are experiencing mental health crises and/or have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition.
The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team as the medical secretary for a Lyndon CMHT consultant and their clinical team.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced and confident Medical Secretary to undertake a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties, including audio transcription for clinical letters, reports, case summaries, and other correspondence as required by the consultant and the clinical team.
It is essential that applicants can work on their own initiative, demonstrate effective organisational skills, and have the ability to prioritise workload while processing enquiries in a confidential and timely manner.
About us Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to ensure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities, please view the attached job description and person specification.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK).
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, as this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role is site-based; remote working will not be available.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications
AMSPAR Diploma or Medical Terminology Qualification
GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
RSA III Typing/Word Processing
Knowledge and Experience
Significant admin/secretarial experience working in a health or equivalent environment
Significant experience of using Microsoft Office Packages including: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Publisher
Knowledge of good practice and systems of work within a secretarial/PA field
Experience of minute taking
Experience in working with people who suffer from Mental Health or other related problems
Experience of dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies
Skills
Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or alone, and to prioritise workload
Excellent written and communication skills
Reliable and self-motivated
Adaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year, pro rata
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