Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time Clinical Secretary to support the MHIST (Mental Health Intensive Support Team) based at the Stein Centre.
This service provides specialist assessment, treatment, interventions & support to help people recover from complex mental health problems & to regain the skills & confidence to live successfully in the community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful individual to join our team as a Clinical Secretary.
You should possess a commitment to team working and a desire to deliver excellent standards of work. As a team, we are supportive and competent. We want all staff members to develop their skills through training and development opportunities.
We aim to provide the highest standards in administrative support services to our colleagues to maintain safety, health and, most importantly, the wellbeing of the people in our area.
The individual must also be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 C's in practice, these being Care; Compassion; Competence; Communication; Courage and Commitment.
This post is part time, 18.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a comprehensive administration service undertaking audio typing using digital dictation for Consultant and Junior doctors' clinics, manage calendars and arrange meetings, taking minutes as and when required.
Liaising with GPs, Social Workers, and other agencies, responding to queries appropriately, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
The successful candidate will be expected to organize and prioritize their own workload on a daily basis to ensure that time deadlines are met and that urgent work is accommodated.
This is a varied role and applicants will be able to demonstrate a high level of expertise in typing and keyboard skills, which would include comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft packages. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be communicating with service users, carers, and health and social care professionals.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on the role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion, and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. RSA III or equivalent
Desirable
1. ECDL
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
1. Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft Office
2. Understanding of medical terms
3. Audio Typing Skills
4. Minute/Note Taking experience
5. Knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act
Experience
Essential
1. Previous Secretarial experience
Desirable
1. Previous secretarial experience in a health-related environment
2. Experience of working as a member of a team in an office environment
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
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stein Centre
Derby Road
Birkenhead, Wirral
CH42 0LQ
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