Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Secretary
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 373-SMH2265
- Employer
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stein Centre
- Town
- Birkenhead, Wirral
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Secretary- MHIST WIRRAL
Band 3
Job overview
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 serviceÌý 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 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 doctor’s clinics, manage calendars and arrange meetings, taking minutes as and when required.Ìý
Liaising with GPs, Social Workers and other agencies responding to queries appropriately ensuring confidentiality at all times.Ìý
The successful candidate will be expected to be able to organise and prioritise 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.Ìý Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be communicating with service users, carers,Ìý and health and social care professionals.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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.Ìý
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.Ìý We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.Ìý
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
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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 aÌýValues Based Interview/Assessment,Ìýwhich explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
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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.
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An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RSA III or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft Office
- Understanding of medical terms
- Audio Typing Skills
- Minute/Note Taking experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Secretarial experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous secretarial experience in a health related environment
- Experience of working as a member of a team in a office environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Samantha Webster
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 39 3229
- Additional information
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [email protected] or telephone 01244 393100
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