Job summary
***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***
An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team at Ashcroft Centre for a fixed term 12 month contract to cover maternity leave. The successful applicant will provide an efficient and confidential administration service for the Consultant Psychiatrist within an admin team.
Applicants should have relevant qualifications as per attached person specification. The applicant must be well organised and able to work to deadlines and targets and on their own initiative.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include transcription from digital dictation from a Consultant Psychiatrist and their medical team of doctors. The successful applicant will be a focal point for patients with queries and general medical secretary duties. Working both as a team player and independently you will need to be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. You will need to meet deadlines and be able to work under pressure. You must have the ability to manage your time effectively in order to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be expected to have a caring, professional and empathic approach, whilst also maintaining boundaries and confidentiality
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 make sure 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 description
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 the United Kingdom (UK)
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
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 the United Kingdom (UK)
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE or equivalent
- oAMSPAR Diploma
- oMedical Terminology Qualification
Desirable
- oExperiencing of using RIO
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSignificant Admin/Secretarial Experience in working in health or similar environment
- oSignificant experience of Microsoft Office including databases Word/Outlook/Excel, Power point/Publisher
Desirable
- oKnowledge of NHS policies
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to audio type
- oExcellent written and communication skills
- oAbility to prioritise and organise own workload effectively
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oReliable and self-motivated
- oAdaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- English GCSE or equivalent
- oAMSPAR Diploma
- oMedical Terminology Qualification
Desirable
- oExperiencing of using RIO
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oSignificant Admin/Secretarial Experience in working in health or similar environment
- oSignificant experience of Microsoft Office including databases Word/Outlook/Excel, Power point/Publisher
Desirable
- oKnowledge of NHS policies
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to audio type
- oExcellent written and communication skills
- oAbility to prioritise and organise own workload effectively
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oReliable and self-motivated
- oAdaptability/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.
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.
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).
