Medical and Clinical Administrator

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator that is looking for a new challenge to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be.

The Community Mental Health Services are situated in the rural town of Market Drayton, Shropshire. The Service offers mental health care and treatment across a variety of different age ranges and presentation. You may already live in Shropshire or are considering relocation to an idyllic semi-rural location.

Thepost holder will be working as part of a hub and spoke model along with the Administrative Assistant's support and will be expected to be able to use their own initiative and judgement although they will be well supported by other Mental Health Admin staff and through the clinical and professional networks accessible through the community teams.

Main duties of the job

Our Medical & Clinical Administrators are an integral part of our Admin Team. The role is busy, challenging and rewarding. We are currently looking for a Medical and Clinical Administrator working 37.5 hours per week, across 5 days, supporting the Community Mental Health Services based at Northgate Medical Centre, Bridgnorth.

What will the role entail?

• Administration work for Consultant Psychiatrist/Doctors/Clinical Leads and other Mental Health Professionals
• Typing clinical letters
• Diary and clinic management for the Consultant Psychiatrist/Clinical Leads - scheduling appointments, supervisions etc.
• Confidently handling complex queries of a challenging/sensitive nature
• Concise & accurate message taking
• Using own initiative to proactively resolve problems
• Minute Taking
• Day to Day operational tasks to support the Consultant Psychiatrist/Doctors/Clinical Leads and other Mental Health Professionals

What are we looking for?

• Flexibility to meet service need with a passion for quality
• A confident communicator, with strong customer service skills
• Good grammar and written skills
• Honesty, integrity and commitment
• Strong computer and keyboard skills
• Experience of clinical systems (RIO or similar)
• Resilience to work in a busy service
• A passion for the care and support provided to our service users
• Experience of working in the NHS or a healthcare setting
• Ideally hold an NVQ level 3 admin or equivalent qualification/experience

About us

As well as all the usual NHS Benefits including generous leave entitlement and pension scheme we can also offer you:

• We actively encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support
• Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop your existing skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
• It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy, and together we can make life better for our communities