Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced and highly motivated clinical secretary within the Teesside Intensive Community Liaison Service (ICLS). The Intensive Community Liaison Service is Tees wide working with individuals living in the community and in care homes 365 days of the year. Operating on an 8am till 8pm. The position is a full time permanent position across 5 days. This will predominantly be Monday - Friday, working hours hours 8.30-16.30 including 10.00-18.00hrs cover on monthly rota basis.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to provide administrative duties for the full multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will need to have excellent IT and organisational skills and a good knowledge and understanding of information systems.The team is a busy and fast paced environment so the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Applicants should be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work. The ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise work and deal with complex/sensitive issues, are all essential criteria for the post. An understanding of information governance/confidentiality procedures and knowledge of records management processes are also important aspects of the post.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should hold NVQ level 3 in Business & Administration, or have a willingness to work towards the award.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Further information can also be obtained from Sarah Willett - Team Manager - 01642 368900.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should hold NVQ level 3 in Business & Administration, or have a willingness to work towards the award.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Further information can also be obtained from Sarah Willett - Team Manager - 01642 368900.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale)
- Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 or O Level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
- ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant secretarial/administrative experience
Desirable
- Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of medical/psychological terminology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale)
- Key skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 or O Level / GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
- ITQ Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant secretarial/administrative experience
Desirable
- Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of medical/psychological 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.
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).
