Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Medical PA

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen in the Acute Service based at Mill View Hospital . We are looking to recruit a full time, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

The post is to provide administrative/secretarial support to the consultant psychiatrists. The post holder will be highly organised and will need to provide an accurate and timely secretarial service.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a high level of expertise in typing and keyboard skills which would include knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages. They would need to have relevant experience, good organisational skills, have an excellent telephone/ communication manner and an understanding of confidentiality. They must be able to work well independently, manage changing demands and priorities and also be able to work effectively as part of a team.

They will also need to be an effective communicator when dealing with service users, carers and health and social care professionals. We are looking for a person who has initiative and strong values, is people focused.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a high level of expertise in typing and keyboard skills which would include knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages. They would need to have relevant experience, good organisational skills, have an excellent telephone/ communication manner and an understanding of confidentiality. They must be able to work well independently, manage changing demands and priorities and also be able to work effectively as part of a team.

They will also need to be an effective communicator when dealing with service users, carers and health and social care professionals. We are looking for a person who has initiative and strong values, is people focused.

About us

We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining an Acute Mental Health Service committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AB-20653

Job locations

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

HOVE

BN3 7HZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

A high level of expertise in typing and keyboard skills which would include knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages.

Organisational skills

Communicating with professionals and Service users

Organising appointments

Transcribing dictations - including taking minutes at weekly Ward review Meetings

Liaising with family members and carers

Please see JD for full list of responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

A high level of expertise in typing and keyboard skills which would include knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages.

Organisational skills

Communicating with professionals and Service users

Organising appointments

Transcribing dictations - including taking minutes at weekly Ward review Meetings

Liaising with family members and carers

Please see JD for full list of responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ3 qualification / RSA 3 or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures
  • Knowledge of software programmes / packages
  • Previous experience in a similar role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ3 qualification / RSA 3 or equivalent

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures
  • Knowledge of software programmes / packages
  • Previous experience in a similar role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

HOVE

BN3 7HZ


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

HOVE

BN3 7HZ


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Administration Manager

Melanie Stewart

melanie.stewart@spft.nhs.uk

01273621984

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-AB-20653

Job locations

Mill View Hospital

Nevill Avenue

HOVE

BN3 7HZ


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