Medical Secretary

Transformationunitgm; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etablierter Anbieter im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen engagierten Medical Secretary für das Perinatal Mental Health Team. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, eine positive Auswirkung auf die Gemeinschaft zu haben, indem Sie effiziente sekretarieller Unterstützung für ein Team von Fachleuten leisten. Sie werden in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten, das Teamarbeit und persönliche Entwicklung fördert. Wenn Sie über ausgezeichnete Kommunikations- und Organisationsfähigkeiten verfügen und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie. Bewerben Sie sich jetzt und werden Sie Teil einer Organisation, die sich für Vielfalt und Inklusion einsetzt.

Qualifications

• Hervorragende Kommunikations- und Organisationsfähigkeiten erforderlich.
• Erfahrung im Umgang mit Patientensystemen wie RIO ist entscheidend.
• Vorzugsweise relevante Erfahrung im NHS.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung umfassender sekretarieller Unterstützung für das medizinische Team.
• Priorisierung von Aufgaben und Teilnahme an multidisziplinären Besprechungen.
• Aktualisierung medizinischer Aufzeichnungen und Koordination von Kliniken.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisation

Teamarbeit

Initiative

Education

AMSPAR Diploma oder gleichwertig

Mindestens 5 GCSEs

RSA/OCR Level 3 Typing/Word Processing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

RIO

Bighand

Job description

Employer: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Dorothy Pattison Hospital

Town: Walsall

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 pa

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 22/05/2025 15:00

Medical Secretary

NHS AfC: Band 4

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.

We offer:

• Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disability services
• Mental health services for children and young people
• Community healthcare services for children, young people, and families in Dudley

Formed on 1 April 2020, our Trust was created through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. This enables us to deliver a wider range of services based on best practices, continually improving.

We employ over 4,000 staff from diverse backgrounds. Working in an NHS Foundation Trust like ours is demanding but rewarding, with the opportunity to make a positive impact daily. Our vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, including our staff, supporting a healthy work/life balance.

We promote supportive, inclusive, and flexible employment policies, with professional support networks. For more information on staff benefits, visit our website: blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification, emphasizing skills and enthusiasm. If interested, please apply regardless of perfect alignment with all criteria.

Additional information is available in the attached documents under ‘Additional documents’.

Job overview

We seek a Medical Secretary for the Perinatal Mental Health Team in Walsall, based at Dorothy Pattison Hospital. The role involves providing efficient secretarial support to a Consultant Psychiatrist and team.

Main duties

Work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks, attending multidisciplinary meetings, updating medical records, booking appointments, and coordinating clinics. Use systems like Microsoft Office, Outlook, RIO, and digital dictation (Bighand). Full training will be provided.

Working for our organisation

The role involves acting as the first point of contact for the medical team, providing comprehensive secretarial support.

If you’re interested and meet the requirements, please apply now.

Responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification. The candidate should have excellent communication, organization, and secretarial skills. The role is busy and requires initiative and teamwork. Qualifications include AMSPAR Diploma and relevant experience, or extensive secretarial experience with additional qualifications. Knowledge of patient systems like RIO and MS Office is essential.

Person specification

Education

• At least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Maths
• RSA/OCR Level 3 typing/word processing qualification or experience
• AMSPAR Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Relevant secretarial experience, preferably NHS
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Experience in staff management

Knowledge

• Fast, accurate audio and typing skills
• Experience with patient information systems (e.g., RIO)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload

Skills/Qualities

• Effective independent and team working
• Good communication skills with service users and professionals
• Initiative and commitment to personal development

Trust values

• Compassion, empathy, and care
• Confidence and collaboration
• Inclusivity, transparency, and respect

**Note:** Internal at-risk employees will be prioritized. The Trust may close applications early if response is high. If unsuccessful, feedback can be requested. Salary is based on NHS pay bands and experience. All applicants are encouraged regardless of whether they meet every qualification. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from minority and marginalized communities, including disabled and LGBTQ+ individuals. Reasonable adjustments and the Guaranteed Interview Scheme are available for disabled applicants. Some posts may require a DBS check.