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.

• 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, capable of working without supervision and under pressure to meet the needs of the clinical team.

• Provide clerical & administrative support to assist staff within a busy clinical service.
• Offer a welcoming & confidential reception service to visitors, staff & patients.
• Operate systems including patient money, property & petty cash efficiently and effectively.

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. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Catherine Colson,

Job title:

Admin Team Leader, Email address: cat, Telephone number: