We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and self-motivated bank staff to join our busy Assessment & Treatment Service, based at Chapel Street Clinic in Chichester.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring an efficient and confidential service. The role provides plenty of variety in a fast-paced environment, where your prioritising skills will be highly valued.
Evidence of a good general education is required, together with excellent organisational and IT skills. Flexibility, the ability to work on your own initiative and effective communication skills are all essential.
The roles support Consultant Psychiatrists and clinical staff with administrative and secretarial duties, including:
Typing and sending clinic letters
Booking appointments and diary management
Telephone calls to and from service users, carers, staff
Minuting meetings on an ad hoc basis (training will be provided)
Covering Reception and Switchboard on an ad hoc basis
You will require:
GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English
RSA III/OCR/NVQ equivalent
Fast and accurate typing skills
Previous secretarial/administration experience
Knowledge of software programmes/IT systems, ideally Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook
The ability to remain calm under pressure
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.
We provide secretarial and administrative support to a variety of clinical staff across the patch. The administration team consists of telephonists, receptionists, secretaries and senior administrative staff.
As a mental health trust, we place a large focus on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure our reward packages reflect the important work you do.
As well as knowing you are making a valuable contribution in supporting the care of service users in the community, you can expect to receive:
NHS pension.
Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars).
Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes.
The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.
You will require excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with service users and the multi-disciplinary team, which consists of Consultant Psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, managers, mental health practitioners and support workers.
Please read Job Description and Person Specification attached for more details.
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