Team Secretary OPMH and Learning Disability - North East Locality

TN United Kingdom; Accrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Team Secretary for the OPMH and Learning Disability services in Accrington. The role involves delivering effective administrative support within a multidisciplinary team, managing communications, and ensuring efficient office operations. Candidates should possess strong computer skills and be willing to enhance their qualifications through training.

Qualifications

• Competence in computer packages (e.g., ECDL).
• Good command of verbal and written English.
• Knowledge of office operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage calls and emails, dealing with referrals and inquiries.
• Perform reception duties and data input.

Skills

Computer competence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

SVQ in Administration Level 2 or 3

Job description

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Team Secretary OPMH and Learning Disability - North East Locality, Accrington

Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location: Accrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of an effective secretarial and administrative service to the multidisciplinary team, including managerial, psychology, nursing, and occupational therapy staff within adult community learning disability services across Glasgow City CHP. Responsibilities include reception duties, data input, record management, and general typing. The post holder works independently, managing calls and emails, dealing with referrals and inquiries through a single point of access, and supporting the wider administrative team.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Competence in computer packages (evidence through experience or formal qualification e.g., ECDL)
• Knowledge of office environment operations and equipment (through training or work experience)
• Willingness to participate in training to improve skills, e.g., achieving SVQ in Administration at Level 2 or 3
• Good command of verbal and written English
• Knowledge of the organisation gained through experience, induction, or orientation

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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