Job summary
Employer heading
Band 4 Medical Secretary - Warstock Lane
Band 4
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated medical secretary to join our team and provide secretarial support to the Consultant Psychiatrist and the medical team working with the Warstock Lane Community Mental Health Team.
This post will be Monday to Friday 9-5
The successful candidate must have great accuracy and attention to detail. They must have a flexible attitude with a friendly and patient centered attitude.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include transcription from digital dictation from a Consultant Psychiatrist and their medical team of doctors. The successful applicant will be a focal point for patients with queries and general medical secretary duties. Working both as a team player and independently you will need to be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. You will need to meet deadlines and be able to work under pressure. You must have the ability to manage your time effectively in order to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will be expected to have a caring, professional and empathic approach, whilst also maintaining boundaries and confidentiality
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
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.
Person specification
Training / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RSA II Typing/Text Processing or
- AMSPAR Diploma or
- NVQ 3 plus Medical Terminology
- GCSE in English
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to take minutes
- Aptitude for information technology
- Accurate (Spelling and grammar)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Mental Health/Psychology or Multi-disciplinary based Service
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tamara Barreto
- Job title
- Admin Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07810496652
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