Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Medical Secretary - Orsborn House

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to work at Orsborn House 2-days a week (Thursday and Friday). The Community Mental Health Team works with some of our most vulnerable people who are experiencing mental health crises and/or have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition.

The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team as the Medical Secretary for the Orsborn House CMHT Consultant and their clinical team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and confident Medical Secretary to undertake a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties, these will include minute taking (this will include minutes for the MDT), the audio transcription for clinical letters, reports, case summaries and other correspondence as required by the consultant and the clinical team.

It is essential that applicants should be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrate effective organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and process enquiries in a confidential and timely manner.

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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-6519021-A

Job locations

Orsborn House

55 Terrace Road

Handsworth

B19 1BP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

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.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

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.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA II Typing/Text Processing plus relevant experience
  • AMSPAR Diploma plus relevant experience
  • NVQ 3 plus Medical Terminology plus relevant experience

Desirable

  • RSA III or equivalent CLAIT, ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minute Taking

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Mental Health/Psychology or Multi-disciplinary based Service

Skills

Essential

  • Must possess excellent organisational, communication and letter writing skills
  • Aptitude for information technology
  • Accurate
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA II Typing/Text Processing plus relevant experience
  • AMSPAR Diploma plus relevant experience
  • NVQ 3 plus Medical Terminology plus relevant experience

Desirable

  • RSA III or equivalent CLAIT, ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minute Taking

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Mental Health/Psychology or Multi-disciplinary based Service

Skills

Essential

  • Must possess excellent organisational, communication and letter writing skills
  • Aptitude for information technology
  • Accurate

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsborn House

55 Terrace Road

Handsworth

B19 1BP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orsborn House

55 Terrace Road

Handsworth

B19 1BP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

West Hub Admin Lead

Emma Black

emmablack@nhs.net

07985882788

Details

Date posted

16 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-6519021-A

Job locations

Orsborn House

55 Terrace Road

Handsworth

B19 1BP


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