Clinical Team Secretary

Thorneywood Mount is an 18-bed open rehabilitation unit for adults with mental health problems. There are 12 male and six female beds spread across two adjacent sites. Our care team specialises in treating enduring mental health difficulties with a view to meeting individualised recovery goals.

Due to the nature of the unit, all staff are issued with a personal safety alarm for their own personal safeguarding.

This is an exciting & challenging opportunity for a motivated Clinical Team Secretary/Receptionist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated individual with excellent administration, communication & organisational skills.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Typing/word processing qualification to RSA/OCR III standard or equivalent level of experience.
• Knowledge of a full range of Business and Administration procedures acquired through NVQ Level 3 or proven practical experience.
• Proficiency in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office – Excel, Outlook, Word, database and internal systems including patient and staff information systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of working without supervision, including working under pressure when required to meet the needs of the clinical team.

This varied role will include all aspects of clerical & administrative support to assist staff within a busy clinical service while also providing a welcoming & confidential reception service to visitors, staff & patients. You will also provide efficient & effective operation of systems including patients' money, property & petty cash.

All necessary training will be provided.

Please note: Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service, with an annual fee of £16 per year.

TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

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