• Job Description

  Req#: C9186-25-0779?language=en&page=1007&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The CAMHS Community North Team are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Team Secretary. You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and professional multi-disciplinary team. We work with professional networks including carers, schools, health professionals, social care and short break providers, alternative provisions and offer tailored consultations, advice and strategies for each young person. Our main base is at Balderton Primary Care Centre and we also have a base at Langold Clinic.

  This role requires an experienced secretary to provide an efficient and comprehensive secretarial service to support the multi disciplinary team. The role would suit someone who is highly motivated, able to work on their own initiative and has a flexible and adaptable approach with excellent multi-tasking abilities. As part of your induction and development, you will be trained to support our colleagues in the CAMHS Community Team.

  Our core business hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The post is advertised as part time and we are ideally looking for Monday, Wednesday and Friday hours on these days are negotiable. Our admin team are currently working a mix of office base / work from home however during the induction and training period it will be helpful for all hours to be based within the office.

  Main duties of the job

  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Flexible approach to working practices
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to work without direction supervision
  • Ability to communicate with clients, carers, staff and visitors in an appropriate manner
  • Flexibility to cover admin colleagues
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to follow instruction and guidelines
  • Knowledge of Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity principles
  • Experience of working with databases, Microsoft Office, audio typing, minute taking.
  • Previous secretarial / administration experience

  About us

  #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.

  The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

  Details

  Date posted

  24 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  186-801-25-CS

  Job locations

  Balderton Primary Care Centre

  Lowfield Lane, Balderton

  Newark, Nottinghamshire

  NG24 3HG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide efficient administrative and secretarial services to include the typing of letters and reports ensuring accuracy and a high standard of presentation.

  General office duties which will include answering the telephone, taking messages, photocopying, dealing with post, electronic filing, scanning, uploading and associated duties in an efficient and timely manner.

  Processing patient referrals and arranging initial assessments which will include liaison with professionals and families.

  To maintain communication links between Consultants, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient.

  When required, to act as a first point of contact for clients and visitors to the site, offering an efficient and welcoming reception service.

  To deal with patient queries in an appropriate, sensitive, confidential and timely manner.

  Assist the Admin Lead and Clinical Team in adhering to performance targets by the retrieval of data from the Trusts reporting system.

  Operation of the Petty Cash System in line with Standing Financial Instructions.

  Ensure that efficient systems are in place regarding the requisitioning, issuing and monitoring of stationery, equipment and furniture from stock / non stock suppliers in line with Standing Financial Instructions.

  To cover in the absence of other admin colleagues.

  To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities / grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.

  Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

  Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

  Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

  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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide efficient administrative and secretarial services to include the typing of letters and reports ensuring accuracy and a high standard of presentation.

  General office duties which will include answering the telephone, taking messages, photocopying, dealing with post, electronic filing, scanning, uploading and associated duties in an efficient and timely manner.

  Processing patient referrals and arranging initial assessments which will include liaison with professionals and families.

  To maintain communication links between Consultants, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient.

  When required, to act as a first point of contact for clients and visitors to the site, offering an efficient and welcoming reception service.

  To deal with patient queries in an appropriate, sensitive, confidential and timely manner.

  Assist the Admin Lead and Clinical Team in adhering to performance targets by the retrieval of data from the Trusts reporting system.

  Operation of the Petty Cash System in line with Standing Financial Instructions.

  Ensure that efficient systems are in place regarding the requisitioning, issuing and monitoring of stationery, equipment and furniture from stock / non stock suppliers in line with Standing Financial Instructions.

  To cover in the absence of other admin colleagues.

  To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities / grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.

  Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

  Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

  Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

  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

  Person Specification

  Qualifications - Academic & Professional

  Essential

  • Typing/word processing qualification to RSA/OCR III standard or equivalent level of experience
  • Knowledge of a full range of Business & Administration procedures acquired through NVQ Level 3 or proven practical experience

  Desirable

  • Medical Terminology
  • Audio typing
  • ECDL

  Experience

  Essential

  • Scheduling/ Diary Management
  • Minute Taking
  • Experience of working in a customer-facing role
  • High Level Microsoft Office software
  • Previous experience of working in an office environment
  • Ability to work as an effective team member

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Knowledge of Patient Information Systems

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including excellent written and oral skills.
  • Administrative skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Numerate

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

  Training

  Essential

  • Microsoft Office i.e Database, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • Minute taking

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Computer literacy including Word, Excel, Outlook, Database
  • Maintain electronic records/information on computer

  Contractual Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to travel between venues
  • Requirement to complete Mandatory Training

  Physical requirements

  Essential

  • Requirement for sitting in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time
  • There is a frequent requirement to set up meeting/training rooms

  Person Specification

  Qualifications - Academic & Professional

  Essential

  • Typing/word processing qualification to RSA/OCR III standard or equivalent level of experience
  • Knowledge of a full range of Business & Administration procedures acquired through NVQ Level 3 or proven practical experience

  Desirable

  • Medical Terminology
  • Audio typing
  • ECDL

  Experience

  Essential

  • Scheduling/ Diary Management
  • Minute Taking
  • Experience of working in a customer-facing role
  • High Level Microsoft Office software
  • Previous experience of working in an office environment
  • Ability to work as an effective team member

  Desirable

  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Knowledge of Patient Information Systems

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including excellent written and oral skills.
  • Administrative skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Numerate

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

  Training

  Essential

  • Microsoft Office i.e Database, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • Minute taking

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Computer literacy including Word, Excel, Outlook, Database
  • Maintain electronic records/information on computer

  Contractual Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to travel between venues
  • Requirement to complete Mandatory Training

  Physical requirements

  Essential

  • Requirement for sitting in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time
  • There is a frequent requirement to set up meeting/training rooms

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Balderton Primary Care Centre

  Lowfield Lane, Balderton

  Newark, Nottinghamshire

  NG24 3HG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Balderton Primary Care Centre

  Lowfield Lane, Balderton

  Newark, Nottinghamshire

  NG24 3HG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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