Clinical Secretary- MHIST WIRRAL inBirkenhead inBirkenhead PUBLISHED SAT 28 DEC 2024

Main area Clinical Secretary

Grade

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time - 18.75 hours per week

Job ref

373-SMH2265

Site Stein Centre

Town

Birkenhead, Wirral

Salary

£24,£25,674 Per annum pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

05/01/2025 23:59

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 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 wellbeing of the people in our area.

The individual must also be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 Cs 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 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. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be communicating with service users, carers, 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.

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 are 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 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.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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.

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 www.jobsincare.com/job/jblizYmI . If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2, 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 follow