Job summary
We are looking to recruit a full time Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive and efficient secretarial support to our Community Mental Health Team Consultant Psychiatrists and their medical team, as key part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will have excellent IT and organisational skills, with good understanding of information systems, plus knowledge of medical terminology (or willingness to learn within the first 3 months). The post will include development opportunities which could include being the site Microsoft Teams Champion. Very good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels are required and an ability to deal with complex situations.
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
- To be responsible for ensuring the provision of a full secretarial service toConsultants, junior medical staff, Psychologists, advanced practitioners and other staff within the multidisciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for ensuring the provision of a full secretarial service toConsultants, junior medical staff, Psychologists, advanced practitioners and other staff within the multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (i.e. NVQ in Business Administration / RSA Level 3) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience plus a willingness to work towards the Level 5 in Leadership and Management within an agreed timescale.
- Key Skills in Numeracy and Literacy
- IT Qualification (i.e. ECDL Qualification, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience.
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience in a Clinical Setting
- Experience in participation in service and quality improvement
- Experience of supervising others
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of data protection and service user / staff confidentiality in line with defined procedures and guidelines.
- Understanding of quality improvement initiatives
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Diploma/Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management OR equivalent (i.e. NVQ in Business Administration / RSA Level 3) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience plus a willingness to work towards the Level 5 in Leadership and Management within an agreed timescale.
- Key Skills in Numeracy and Literacy
- IT Qualification (i.e. ECDL Qualification, RSA, NVQ in Business Administration) OR equivalent knowledge gained through relevant work experience.
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience in a Clinical Setting
- Experience in participation in service and quality improvement
- Experience of supervising others
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of data protection and service user / staff confidentiality in line with defined procedures and guidelines.
- Understanding of quality improvement initiatives
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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).
