Band 4 Medical Secretary - Mood Disorder Team
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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Band 4 Medical Secretary - Mood Disorder Team
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
To provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrist and members of the medical team, assisting them in achieving their objectives and to liaise with all relevant and appropriate services. These objectives are to deliver a specialist clinical service for the Depression Research and Advice clinic (DRAC) as well as provide clinical cover for out-patient care, Ketamine and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments at the Oleaster, and to assist appointments of patients being considered for clinical trials, if required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties, which include the receipt of all correspondence, booking of new patient appointments, diary management, and organisation of meetings and attendance at MDT weekly meetings, and the clinics administration etc. The audio transcription and text processing of clinical letters, report and other correspondence as required by the medical team.
To act as a focal point of contact and be responsible for the dissemination of information, messages and enquires for the medical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members, other health professionals and staff within the Trust, GP's, Social Workers, Service Users, Carers and any other appropriate external agencies.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
436-8220243
Job locations
Barberry Centre
25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant admin/secretarial experience of working in a health or equivalent environment
- Significant experience of Microsoft Office including databases /Word/Outlook/Excel, Power point/Publisher
Desirable
- Experience in working with people who suffer with Mental Health or other related problems
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to audio-type, work under pressure and work alone or as part of a team
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated in English GCSE (level 4 or above) or equivalent
- AMSPAR Diploma, Medical Administration or Medical Terminology Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of using RIO system.
- RSA II Typing/Text Processing
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant admin/secretarial experience of working in a health or equivalent environment
- Significant experience of Microsoft Office including databases /Word/Outlook/Excel, Power point/Publisher
Desirable
- Experience in working with people who suffer with Mental Health or other related problems
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to audio-type, work under pressure and work alone or as part of a team
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated in English GCSE (level 4 or above) or equivalent
- AMSPAR Diploma, Medical Administration or Medical Terminology Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of using RIO system.
- RSA II Typing/Text Processing
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
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barberry Centre
25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barberry Centre
25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior programme and operations manager
Opeyemi Odejimi
07985883973
Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
436-8220243
Job locations
Barberry Centre
25 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2FG
United Kingdom
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