Primary Care Mental Health Administrator - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an administrator (team secretary) to support the Rotherham Primary Care Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the mobilisation of a newly created team, working as part of the Rotherham Community Mental Health Transformation Programme.

We are seeking someone who is able to use their own initiative within set boundaries of the post, who has strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Someone who is able to be confidential, supportive, creative and dynamic.

There would be support from other staff working in the same and/or similar roles across the care groups. Rotherham Care Group is a very caring and supportive place to work where we want people to thrive and be supported.

RDaSH are offering this post along side the opportunity for you to complete an apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role]. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Primary Care Mental Health Team as appropriate
• Deal with referrals, appointments, correspondence and telephone calls on behalf of the Mental Health Practitioners.
• Diary management for appointments for Mental Health Practitioners
• Record referrals and manage appropriate waiting lists
• To provide administration support to identified work within the pathway as requested
• Prepare and coordinate new staff inductions
• To undertake any duties in line with the Team Manager or service's requirements as requested.
• Ensuring efficient day to day management of the administration office, including booking meetings, events and meetings.
• Support clinicians minuting multi disciplinary meetings
• Supporting theTeam Manager with requests for data quality information
• Supporting the team as appropriate and applicable.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/