Medical and Clinical Administrator

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2024

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator that is looking for a new challenge to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be.

We are looking for a Medical and Clinical Administrator to join our Adult Mental Health Services situated in Hall Court, Telford. The Service offers mental health care and treatment across a variety of different age ranges and presentation.

The post holder will be working as part of a team along with other Medical and Clinical Administrators and Administrative Assistants. The post holder will be expected to be able to use their own initiative and judgement, although they will be well supported by other Mental Health Admin staff and through the clinical and professional networks accessible through the community teams.

We are looking for someone that can identify with the following skills:

  • Enthusiasm to provide a high quality administrative service
  • Strong computer skills in particular Word and Outlook
  • Attention to detail
  • Good grammar and written skills
  • Honesty, integrity and commitment
  • Quick thinking as priorities can change
  • Strong and confident customer service skills
  • Team player
  • Able to work well in an ever changing multi-professional team - including but not limited to Consultants, Prescribers and GP's.

Main duties of the job

Our Medical & Clinical Administrators are an integral part of our Admin Team. The role is busy, challenging and rewarding. We are currently looking for a Medical and Clinical Administrator working 37.5 hours per week, supporting the Adult Mental Health Services based in Telford.

What will the role entail?

  • Administration work for Consultant Psychiatrist/Doctors/Clinical Leads and other Mental Health Professionals
  • Typing clinical letters
  • Diary and clinic management for the Consultant Psychiatrist/Clinical Leads - scheduling appointments, supervisions etc.
  • Confidently handling complex queries of a challenging/sensitive nature
  • Concise & accurate message taking
  • Using own initiative to proactively resolve problems
  • Minute Taking
  • Day to Day operational tasks to support the Consultant Psychiatrist/Doctors/Clinical Leads and other Mental Health Professionals

What are we looking for?

  • Flexibility to meet service need with a passion for quality
  • A confident communicator, with strong customer service skills
  • Good grammar and written skills
  • Honesty, integrity and commitment
  • Strong computer and keyboard skills
  • Experience of clinical systems (RIO or similar)
  • Resilience to work in a busy service
  • A passion for the care and support provided to our service users
  • Experience of working in the NHS or a healthcare setting
  • Ideally hold an NVQ level 3 admin or equivalent qualification/experience

About us

Working for our organisation

As well as all the usual NHS Benefits including generous leave entitlement and pension scheme we can also offer you:

  • We actively encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support
  • Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop your existing skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
  • It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy, and together we can make life better for our communities

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-24-6230141

Job locations

Hall Court

Hall Park Way

Telford

TF3 4NF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying for this extending and rewarding role, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying for this extending and rewarding role, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in Business Admin, finance, customer care or relevant experience
  • Possesses a good standard of general education
  • Possesses a recognised typing qualification (RSA II typing or equivalent) or can display word processing skills to an equivalent level of competence

Desirable

  • Audio Transcription RSA II
  • ECDL
  • RSA III typing

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous secretarial / administrative experience
  • A good understanding of office procedures
  • Working as part of a team
  • Manage and prioritise own workload
  • Dealing with the public

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS
  • Use of RiO

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent typing skills and ability to transcribe from audio with precision and speed.
  • Work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Proficient in the use of Office Package (i.e. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
  • Willing to travel to other locations as and when required.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in Business Admin, finance, customer care or relevant experience
  • Possesses a good standard of general education
  • Possesses a recognised typing qualification (RSA II typing or equivalent) or can display word processing skills to an equivalent level of competence

Desirable

  • Audio Transcription RSA II
  • ECDL
  • RSA III typing

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Previous secretarial / administrative experience
  • A good understanding of office procedures
  • Working as part of a team
  • Manage and prioritise own workload
  • Dealing with the public

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working within the NHS
  • Use of RiO

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent typing skills and ability to transcribe from audio with precision and speed.
  • Work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Proficient in the use of Office Package (i.e. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
  • Willing to travel to other locations as and when required.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of medical terminology

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hall Court

Hall Park Way

Telford

TF3 4NF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hall Court

Hall Park Way

Telford

TF3 4NF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Manager of Administrative Services

Fern Farmar

Fern.Farmar@mpft.nhs.uk

07971325289

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-24-6230141

Job locations

Hall Court

Hall Park Way

Telford

TF3 4NF


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