Clinical Team Secretary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Balderton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Clinical Team Secretary to join their CAMHS Community North Team. This part-time role involves providing essential secretarial support, effective communication with various stakeholders, and managing administrative tasks. A flexible and adaptable approach is crucial, along with previous experience in similar settings.

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial or administrative experience is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are required.
• Experience with audio typing and minute-taking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the CAMHS Community North Team.
• Communicate effectively with clients, carers, and staff.
• Manage workload priorities and support colleagues with administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Time Management

Confidentiality

Data Protection Act Awareness

Equality and Diversity Understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

The CAMHS Community North Team is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Secretary to join their friendly, dynamic, and professional multi-disciplinary team. The team collaborates with carers, schools, health professionals, social care, short break providers, and alternative provisions, offering tailored consultations, advice, and strategies for young people. The main base is at Balderton Primary Care Centre, with an additional location at Langold Clinic.

This role requires an experienced secretary to provide an efficient and comprehensive secretarial service supporting the team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to work independently, flexible, adaptable, and possess excellent multi-tasking skills. Training will be provided to support colleagues within the CAMHS Community Team.

The core working hours are from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. This is a part-time position, preferably with hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, which are negotiable. Currently, the admin team works a mix of office-based and remote work; during induction and training, all hours should be based in the office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing secretarial support to the team
• Effective communication with clients, carers, staff, and visitors
• Managing workload priorities and time management
• Supporting colleagues with administrative tasks as needed

Essential requirements include:

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in working practices
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with databases, Microsoft Office, audio typing, and minute-taking
• Previous secretarial or administrative experience
• Knowledge of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
• Understanding of Equality and Diversity principles