Medical PA
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Medical PA/Administrator to support the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team based at the East Brighton General Hospital, Brighton General Hospital.
Working to directly support the Consultant Psychiatrist, and wider Multi Disciplinary Team this role will be intrinsic to the provision of care to patients within the community NMHT.
This will prove to be a busy and diverse role, requiring a highly organised and proactive individual with a background in healthcare related administration work. We would therefore welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate the skills and experience relevant for this post, and whose values and motivators align with those of our organisation.
Main duties of the job
A range of Medical PA duties to include but not limited to:
- Diary management
- Managing waiting lists
- Letter writing
- Communications with families, carers and other professional organisations
- Record keeping
- Supporting new starters and rotational medics
- Administration of meetings, agenda writing and minute taking
About us
As part of our commitment to quality and professionalism, the Trust ensures that all new staff undertake a thorough induction programme. Additional training will be provided at local level and full support is always available as part of ongoing growth and development.
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:
- Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days + bank holidays per annum.
- Car parking
- NHS pension.
- Access to a host of discount schemes (e.g. gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars).
- Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmes.
- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.
- The opportunity to grow professionally in the Trust.
Job responsibilities
*Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) for more details.
Please contact: [email protected] or [email protected] for further information about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ3 qualification / RSA 3 or equivalent
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of a full range of secretarial procedures
- Knowledge of software programmes / packages
- Previous experience in a similar role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre
Brighton General Hospital
Brighton
BN2 3EW
United Kingdom
