Team Secretary - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Job summary

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

We are seeking someone who is highly motivated, organised, able to use their own initiative, has strong organisational and prioritisation skills. We are looking for someone who is able maintain confidentiality, be supportive, creative and dynamic.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship 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.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Main duties of the job

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

The role entails administrative duties, which include, liaising with staff at all levels, booking outpatient appointments, managing referrals, waiting lists, diaries, and minuting meetings.

• • 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 the Team 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. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf