Part Time Medical Secretary

Job summary

The Meadow Unit is a brand new purpose built CAMHS PICU (Psychiatric Inpatient Unit for Children and Young People) which opened in late 2023 and we are looking for a well-motivated, conscientious, and friendly person who is willing to learn and play a key role in improving the lives of the service users we work with.

This is a Medical Secretary role, which can be demanding, challenging and requires skill to handle all contacts with confidence, compassion, patience and professionalism. It sits within a larger team that is extremely supportive and together we all make a real difference to children and young people

Main duties of the job

Good communication skills are essential together with high levels of emotional resilience. Key duties include:

• Receive telephone calls using a high level of initiative and responding in a confidential and sensitive way
• Supporting with developing Rosters for the Nursing team
• Recording minutes at departmental meetings
• Supporting the ward consultant in managing their diary
• Supporting the ward consultant in managing dates around Mental Health Act administration
• Ensure that client related documentation is entered onto databases for all patients within the team caseload in a timely manner
• Processing patient referrals and discharges from the team

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.

Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Meadow Unit CAMHS PICU, Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Headington

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Meadow Unit CAMHS PICU, Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Headington

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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

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