Clinical Secretary Nether Alderley, England
Job description
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
Job ref
373-SMHI0950-L RR
Town
Nether Alderley, Cheshire
Salary
£21,730 - £23,177 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a highly organised individual who will be expected to provide confidential, accurate and timely administrative duties. You should possess commitment to team working, be proactive in your work ethic, able to manage your own workload and be expected to show initiative and be responsive to the needs of the service
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of expertise in typing, keyboard and minute taking. Having knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages would be an advantage.
The post holder will also need to be an effective communicator with good written skills which would support them in communicating with service users, carers and health and social care professionals.
Main duties of the job
Service Overview: Alderley Unit, A 10 bedded low secure Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disability ward.
Staff Team: The Alderley Unit has a staff team who provide professional support to patients on a 24-hour basis. The Ward Manager over-sees the unit, supported by clinical leads. There are qualified nurses and clinical support workers on shift at all times.
An onsite therapy team consisting of Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Assistant Practitioners and Speech and Language Therapy, work alongside unit staff to ensure a person-centred approach to treatment and rehabilitation.
A Consultant Psychiatrist is based on site who is responsible for co-ordinating the medical treatment and care of all patients and is supported by a Specialist Registrar and medical staff.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) supports thousands of vulnerable people across Cheshire and Merseyside. We provide physical, mental health and learning disability services to a total population of around one million people.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or you are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
Visit our ‘Working for us’ pages on our website to find out more about why you should choose CWP.
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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
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 a full copy.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
To ensure that we continue to provide ‘Outstanding for Care’ (as recently been awarded by CQC), 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. A ‘Guide to completing your application form’ can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
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.
If your disability 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 also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Please note that DBS costs will be waived for applicants who are being recruited for COVID-19 reasons.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Please see attached “Update Service Applicant Guide” document for further information.
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 and quote the vacancy reference number.
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
Applicant requirements
Further details / informal visits contact
Job title
Resource Manager
Email address
Telephone number
01625 862510
