Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Clinical Administrator to provide secretarial support to a Consultant Psychiatrist and liaise with the wider Psychiatry and MDT within the Community Learning Disability Service.
The post holder needs to be skilled in prioritisation, have effective time management, and be flexible to respond to the needs of the service. The post holder must have the ability to use computer software and other electronic systems.
You will be the first port of call to assist the Consultant Psychiatrist in supporting them to fulfil their duties.
You may be a first point of contact for service users calling into CTPLD, and a friendly and helpful/responsive attitude is needed.
The Northamptonshire Community Team for People with Learning Disability delivers specialist multi-disciplinary healthcare to adults who have a learning disability presenting with physical health needs, a mental illness, and/or challenging behaviour. The service provided is person-centred and tailored to the individual and their environment, taking into account their ethnic and cultural backgrounds and needs. We provide this through direct support, joint working with other services, and/or offering consultancy to other professionals involved.
Main Duties of the Job
A range of secretarial and clerical skills will be required to autonomously support the smooth running of day-to-day administration tasks for a designated Consultant. You will be pivotal in liaising with other medical secretaries in the team, enabling a cohesive team approach to facilitate outstanding compassionate care.
It is essential you are able to provide support to the Consultant Psychiatrist whilst ensuring conflicting demands are managed, provide onboarding support with new medical staffing joining the team, as well as supporting medical trainees/placement students under the lead of the Consultant Psychiatrists.
The post is based at St Mary's Hospital, Kettering, although the team provides cover for the Northamptonshire area. You will need to be able to travel to other team bases and NHFT sites as required; therefore, a UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job Responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change. Taking Responsibility - Take pride in your work and deliver to the highest standard. Approachable and accessible to colleagues across the organisation. Reliable and consistent in approach, demonstrating empathy and an open communication style with all team members, fostering this culture across the team. Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy. RSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm). Knowledge of specialist clinical terminology. Experience of providing administration and secretarial support at a senior/executive level. Relevant current clinical administration experience. Experience of working with patient information systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Desirable
Shorthand or speed writing. Previous experience of working in the NHS. Previous experience of Systm1. Skills and Abilities
Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure, and work to deadlines. Dealing with telephone calls/typing letters with distressing or emotional content. Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers, and colleagues. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement when dealing with sensitive issues. Ability to concentrate where work pattern is unpredictable and there are frequent interruptions. UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. 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 Details
Employer Name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address
Carey Suite, St Mary's Hospital
77 London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Clinical Administrator to provide secretarial support to a Consultant Psychiatrist and liaise with the wider Psychiatry and MDT within the Community Learning Disability Service.
The post holder needs to be skilled in prioritisation, have effective time management, and be flexible to respond to the needs of the service. The post holder must have the ability to use computer software and other electronic systems.
You will be the first port of call to assist the Consultant Psychiatrist in supporting them to fulfil their duties.
You may be a first point of contact for service users calling into CTPLD, and a friendly and helpful/responsive attitude is needed.
The Northamptonshire Community Team for People with Learning Disability delivers specialist multi-disciplinary healthcare to adults who have a learning disability presenting with physical health needs, a mental illness, and/or challenging behaviour. The service provided is person-centred and tailored to the individual and their environment, taking into account their ethnic and cultural backgrounds and needs. We provide this through direct support, joint working with other services, and/or offering consultancy to other professionals involved.
Main Duties of the Job
A range of secretarial and clerical skills will be required to autonomously support the smooth running of day-to-day administration tasks for a designated Consultant. You will be pivotal in liaising with other medical secretaries in the team, enabling a cohesive team approach to facilitate outstanding compassionate care.
It is essential you are able to provide support to the Consultant Psychiatrist whilst ensuring conflicting demands are managed, provide onboarding support with new medical staffing joining the team, as well as supporting medical trainees/placement students under the lead of the Consultant Psychiatrists.
The post is based at St Mary's Hospital, Kettering, although the team provides cover for the Northamptonshire area. You will need to be able to travel to other team bases and NHFT sites as required; therefore, a UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job Responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
Ability to work in a flexible way and respond to change. Taking Responsibility - Take pride in your work and deliver to the highest standard. Approachable and accessible to colleagues across the organisation. Reliable and consistent in approach, demonstrating empathy and an open communication style with all team members, fostering this culture across the team. Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy. RSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm). Knowledge of specialist clinical terminology. Experience of providing administration and secretarial support at a senior/executive level. Relevant current clinical administration experience. Experience of working with patient information systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Desirable
Shorthand or speed writing. Previous experience of working in the NHS. Previous experience of Systm1. Skills and Abilities
Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure, and work to deadlines. Dealing with telephone calls/typing letters with distressing or emotional content. Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers, and colleagues. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement when dealing with sensitive issues. Ability to concentrate where work pattern is unpredictable and there are frequent interruptions. UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. 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 Details
Employer Name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address
Carey Suite, St Mary's Hospital
77 London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr
