Team Secretary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting for a Team Secretary to support the Insight Team at Folly Hall Mill. They will form part of the busy admin hub team based at Folly Hall Mill and will provide the full range of admin and secretarial support to the wider team.

This is a full time post covering 37.5 hours per week at Band 3.

The applicant will be required to work as part of a very busy team providing secretarial and administrative support to the clinical team.

We are looking for an experienced admin secretary with an NVQ or RSA Level III qualification or be able to demonstrate competency at Level III.

The applicant must have good audio typing skills and be able to organise and prioritise their own workload in order to meet deadlines, with a good attention to detail in an environment of competing demands.

A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and diary management is essential.

The applicant must be able to work as part of a team and have good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties will be varied and will include using email, note taking, booking appointments, diary management, using clinical systems and dealing with telephone calls. Good customer service skills are essential and previous NHS experience is desirable.

For any further information please contact Darren Phillips on 07827307361.

Main duties of the job

To assist the department with office duties, for example:

  • Word processing of correspondence /reports/ other documents accurately via copy or audio
  • To take and transcribe minutes
  • Dealing with telephone calls/ messages
  • Team Rotas
  • Booking appointments
  • Photocopying/ Filing/ Scanning
  • Receiving visitors/Reception
  • Monitor and maintain department stationery supplies
  • Reporting faults
  • Mail handling

  • Arranging meetings, hospitality, venues, distributing agenda/notes
  • Managing diaries
  • Create and Maintain Spreadsheets

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK1943

Job locations

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

HD1 3LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervison/direction of the Line Manager/Administrative Supervisor, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as and when necessary, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Secreterial/administrative service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.

Provide services within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required sphere of competences for the role at all times.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of the service to enable the post holder to contribute and inform decision making within the service.

May work within clinical environments where conflict resolution may be required.

Act as principal point of contact for users of the service eg,individuals from within/outside the Trust, service users and members of the public etc.

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Develop and maintain good working relationships by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating effectively and informatively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervison/direction of the Line Manager/Administrative Supervisor, within a delegated framework for agreed tasks and seeking support as and when necessary, provide a comprehensive, confidential, Secreterial/administrative service to clinical/support services, in an efficient and confidential manner.

Provide services within well-established policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, whilst acting within the required sphere of competences for the role at all times.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of the service to enable the post holder to contribute and inform decision making within the service.

May work within clinical environments where conflict resolution may be required.

Act as principal point of contact for users of the service eg,individuals from within/outside the Trust, service users and members of the public etc.

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Develop and maintain good working relationships by being, flexible, adaptable, polite, positive and empathetic, communicating effectively and informatively.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or RSA III or OCR III (or equivalent level of qualification in related subject eg business admin, typing/word processing, customer services).
  • Or, be able to demonstrate competency at level 3.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further study/development.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Secretarial/administrative experience and copy /audio typing.
  • Note/minute taking.
  • In using email, maintaining and updating paper and electronic diaries, arranging meetings.
  • In using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications, e.g. Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc.
  • In working as an effective team member with minimum supervision.
  • In working in a busy environment with competing demands.
  • Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • In using a degree of initiative.
  • in organising and prioritising own tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • In working in a caring environment.
  • In dealing with the public.
  • Of NHS software programme.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Customer Care skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Good written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine written correspondence.
  • Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages.
  • In, decision-making and prioritisation.
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act.
  • Customer care skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Diversity/Cultural understanding.
  • Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing situations.
  • Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
  • Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately.
  • Demonstrates Trust Values.
  • Able to fulfil the requirements of the Trusts value based induction.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of information governance.
  • Problem solving skills.

Training

Essential

  • Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
  • Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post.
  • Responsive attitude and approach.
  • Dress appropriately for the environment.
  • Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or RSA III or OCR III (or equivalent level of qualification in related subject eg business admin, typing/word processing, customer services).
  • Or, be able to demonstrate competency at level 3.

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further study/development.

Experience

Essential

  • Recent Secretarial/administrative experience and copy /audio typing.
  • Note/minute taking.
  • In using email, maintaining and updating paper and electronic diaries, arranging meetings.
  • In using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft applications, e.g. Excel, Outlook , PowerPoint etc.
  • In working as an effective team member with minimum supervision.
  • In working in a busy environment with competing demands.
  • Understanding of the need to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • In using a degree of initiative.
  • in organising and prioritising own tasks in order to meet deadlines.

Desirable

  • In working in a caring environment.
  • In dealing with the public.
  • Of NHS software programme.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Customer Care skills.
  • Excellent IT skills.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Good written communication skills, with the ability to deal with and prepare routine written correspondence.
  • Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to obtain information and pass on comprehensive and confidential messages.
  • In, decision-making and prioritisation.
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act.
  • Customer care skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Diversity/Cultural understanding.
  • Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing situations.
  • Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
  • Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately.
  • Demonstrates Trust Values.
  • Able to fulfil the requirements of the Trusts value based induction.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of information governance.
  • Problem solving skills.

Training

Essential

  • Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
  • Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  • Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the post.
  • Responsive attitude and approach.
  • Dress appropriately for the environment.
  • Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

HD1 3LT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

HD1 3LT


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Darren Phillips

Darren.Phillips@swyt.nhs.uk

07827307361

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK1943

Job locations

Folly Hall Mills

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

HD1 3LT


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)