Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Clinical administrator to provide secretarial support to a Consultant Psychiatrist and liaise with the wider Psychiatry and MDT within the Community Learning Disability Service. The post holder needs to be skilled in prioritisation, have effective time management and be flexible to respond to the needs of the service. The post holder must have the ability to use computer software and other electronical systems. You will be the first port of call to assist the Consultant Psychiatrist in supporting them to fulfil their duties. You may be a first point of contact for service users calling into CTPLD and a friendly and helpful/responsive attitude is needed. The Northamptonshire Community Team for People with Learning Disability delivers specialist multi-disciplinary healthcare to adults who have a learning disability presenting with physical health needs, a mental illness and/or challenging behaviour. The service provided is person centred and tailored to the individual and their environment, taking into account their ethnic and cultural backgrounds and needs. We provide this through direct support, joint working with other services and /or through offering consultancy to other professionals involved Main duties of the job A range of secretarial and clerical skills will be required to autonomously support the smooth running of day-to-day administration tasks for a designated Consultant. You will be pivotal in liaising with other medical secretaries in the team, enabling a cohesive team approach to facilitate outstanding compassionate care. It is essential you are able to provide support to the Consultant Psychiatrist whilst ensuring conflicting demands are managed, provide onboarding support with new medical staffing team joining the team as well as supporting medical trainees/placement students under the lead of the Consultant Psychiatrists. The post is based at St Mary's Hospital, Kettering although the team provide cover for the Northamptonshire area. You will need to be able to travel to other team bases and NHFT sites as required, therefore a UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 270-TF772-MH Job locations Carey Suite, St Mary's Hospital 77 London Road Kettering NN15 7PW Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Behaviours and Values Essential oAbility to work in a flexible way and respond to change. oTaking Responsibility - Take pride in your work and deliver to the highest standard oApproachable and accessible to colleagues and across the organisation oReliable and consistent in approach, demonstrating empathy and an open communication style with all team members, fostering this culture across the team Knowledge and Experience Essential oEducated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy oRSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm oKnowledge of specialist clinical terminology oExperience of providing administration and secretarial at a senior / executive level oRelevant current clinical administration experience oExperience of working with patient information systems oWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Desirable oShorthand or speed writing oPrevious experience of working in the NHS oPrevious experience of Systm1 Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and work to deadlines Dealing with telephone calls/ typing letters with distressing or emotional content Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement when dealing with sensitive issues Ability to concentrate where work pattern is unpredictable and there are frequent interruptions UK driving license and access to vehicle for work purposes Person Specification Behaviours and Values Essential oAbility to work in a flexible way and respond to change. oTaking Responsibility - Take pride in your work and deliver to the highest standard oApproachable and accessible to colleagues and across the organisation oReliable and consistent in approach, demonstrating empathy and an open communication style with all team members, fostering this culture across the team Knowledge and Experience Essential oEducated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy oRSA Level three/Speed typing qualification or demonstrable experience (min 60 wpm oKnowledge of specialist clinical terminology oExperience of providing administration and secretarial at a senior / executive level oRelevant current clinical administration experience oExperience of working with patient information systems oWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Desirable oShorthand or speed writing oPrevious experience of working in the NHS oPrevious experience of Systm1 Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, work under pressure and work to deadlines Dealing with telephone calls/ typing letters with distressing or emotional content Ability to deal sensitively with service users, carers and colleagues Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement when dealing with sensitive issues Ability to concentrate where work pattern is unpredictable and there are frequent interruptions UK driving license and access to vehicle for work purposes 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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Carey Suite, St Mary's Hospital 77 London Road Kettering NN15 7PW Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)