Job summary
- Main area
- Administration - Mental Health services
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 152-M052.24
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alderney Hospital
- Town
- Poole
- Salary
- £15,088 - £16,557 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Medical Secretary - Older Persons Mental Health
Band 4
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an experienced and supportive team in Poole, Dorset. We are looking for a part time Medical Secretary to join Poole Community Mental Health Team, Older Persons based at Alderney Hospital.
This is a permanent part time post of 22.5 hours.
The Service provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for adults aged 65 + who have a severe and enduring mental health illness and/or organic illness.
The service consists of an integrated multi disciplinary team of health and social care staff including Community Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Medical Staff, Support Time Recovery Workers, Occupational Therapist, Psychology and administration staff.
We are seeking to recruit a flexible, enthusiastic and motivated member of staff. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service and the skills and dedication of our staff, and we are committed to providing opportunities for professional development in order to continue to provide a high quality service.
A knowledge of Mental Health Services would be an advantage as would a working knowledge of our in house system RIO, although full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide a proactive approach in supporting the Consultant Psychiatrist in carrying out their role including high quality secretarial support to the Consultant, their Team of medical staff and the wider Community Mental Health Team. Contact with patients and carers via the telephone is an important part of the role and providing a professional and courteous service.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Medical Secretary to support our team. Your role will be to provide comprehensive, effective and confidential secretarial and administrative service.
We need all applicants to have comprehensive audiotyping experience.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person specification
Knowledge, Skills & Training
Essential criteria
- GCSE level English Language of equivalent
- To show understanding of patient confidentiality
- Well developed skills in communicating effectively with patients, carers and other professionals within and outside of the NHS
- RSA 3 or equivalent keyboard skills; Audio typing and word processing
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
- Knowledge of NHS organisation and protocols
- Management of diaries on outlook
Job Specific Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database and or presentation software to RSA 2/3 or equivalent
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Information Technology/Resources
Essential criteria
- Able to take and transcribe formal minutes to a high standard
- Experience of using a variety of IT systems
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to use own initiative, work to deadlines and be flexible.
- Ability to work in a changing environment and multi-tasking.
- Be able to work within a team and independently.
- Positive attitude and empathetic approach.
Desirable criteria
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel and attend to a workplace.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Pennell
- Job title
- Team Lead, Poole CMHT Older Persons
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01202 305115
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