Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Team Secretary – Learning Disability and Autism

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

To undertake a range of secretarial duties for those responsible for overseeing the Learning Disability and Autism work within Corporate Nursing Directorate. Duties are subject to job evaluation review.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the developing Learning Disability and Autism team (LDA) by providing a high-quality administrative service, processing data and other information vital to the smooth running of service. To work co-operatively with other Team members to achieve common goals. The post holder will also proactively identify any area of improvement and development of administrative and clerical support systems and procedures, consistent with a modern, professional mental health service. The post-holder will be required to manage their work under minimal supervision, using their own judgment in prioritizing their workload to achieve the expected outcome.

The post holder will act as a focal point of contact for the team and will be responsible for dissemination of messages, information and enquiries to the team as well as liaising with other professionals both inside and outside of the Trust.

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

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7206646

Job locations

Hybrid-working/Uffculme

Birmingham and Solihull

B13 8QY


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

Essential

Essential

  • Qualification in office and administration skills or equivalent experience
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Package - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher
  • Significant knowledge and experience in providing senior administrative support, as well as reporting and analysis of information.
  • Able to work in a team setting

Desirable

  • PA Diploma/Diploma in Business Administration
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Qualification in office and administration skills or equivalent experience
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Package - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher
  • Significant knowledge and experience in providing senior administrative support, as well as reporting and analysis of information.
  • Able to work in a team setting

Desirable

  • PA Diploma/Diploma in Business Administration

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

Hybrid-working/Uffculme

Birmingham and Solihull

B13 8QY


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

Hybrid-working/Uffculme

Birmingham and Solihull

B13 8QY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Learning Disability and Autism

Dr Helen Jones

helen.jones227@nhs.net

07985883146

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7206646

Job locations

Hybrid-working/Uffculme

Birmingham and Solihull

B13 8QY


Supporting documents

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