Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Medical Secretary - Small Heath

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Job summary

To provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant and members of the medical team, within ICCR assisting them in achieving their objectives and to liaise with all relevant and appropriate services.

Main duties of the job

The seconded post holder will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties, which include the receipt of all correspondence, booking of patient appointments. Typing up of clinical letters, from Audio or text, report all other correspondence as required by the medical team.

To act as a focal point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquires for the medical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members, other health professionals and staff within the Trust, GP's, Social Workers, Service Users, Carers and any other appropriate external agencies.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7103529

Job locations

Small Heath

42 Chapman Road

Small Heath

B10 0PQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 business admin
  • RSA typing or equivalent

Desirable

  • Amspar
  • medical terminology

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • significant secretarial experience
  • significant use of microsoft office applications
  • Experience of working in a NHS setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with MH issues
  • Experience of working with people from different settings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 business admin
  • RSA typing or equivalent

Desirable

  • Amspar
  • medical terminology

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • significant secretarial experience
  • significant use of microsoft office applications
  • Experience of working in a NHS setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with MH issues
  • Experience of working with people from different settings

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

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Small Heath

42 Chapman Road

Small Heath

B10 0PQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Small Heath

42 Chapman Road

Small Heath

B10 0PQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

East Hub Admin Lead

Julie Barrett

julie.barrett12@nhs.net

07985882231

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-7103529

Job locations

Small Heath

42 Chapman Road

Small Heath

B10 0PQ


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