Band 4 Medical Secretary - Solihull ICCR - Maple Leaf Centre

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Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Band 4 Medical Secretary - Solihull ICCR - Maple Leaf Centre

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to work at Newington CMHT.

The Community Mental Health Team works with some of our most vulnerable people who are experiencing mental health crises and/or have a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health condition.

The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team as the medical secretary for a Newington CMHT consultant and their clinical team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and confident Medical Secretary to undertake a wide range of administrative and secretarial duties, the audio transcription for clinical letters, reports, case summaries and other correspondence as required by the consultant and the clinical team.

It is essential that applicants should be able to work on their own initiative, demonstrate effective organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and process enquiries in a confidential and timely manner.

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

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-8358841

Job locations

Maple Leaf Centre

2-4 Maple Leaf Drive

Marston Green

B37 7JB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Whilst you will have a primary base, you could be expected to work in any base across the locality depending on service need.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

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.

This role is site based, remote working will not be available

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Whilst you will have a primary base, you could be expected to work in any base across the locality depending on service need.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

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.

This role is site based, remote working will not be available

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• AMSPAR Diploma or Medical Terminology Qualification
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
• RSA II Typing/Text Processing plus significant relevant secretarial experience

Desirable

• RSA III Typing/Word Processing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant admin/secretarial experience working in a health or equivalent environment
• Significant experience of using Microsoft Office Packages including: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher
• Knowledge of good practice and systems of work within a secretarial/PA field
• Experience of minute taking

Desirable

• Experience in working with people who suffer with Mental Health or other related problems
• Experience of dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well or alone and to be able to prioritise workload
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Significant audio-typing skill

Desirable

• Reliable and self motivated
• Adaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• AMSPAR Diploma or Medical Terminology Qualification
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
• RSA II Typing/Text Processing plus significant relevant secretarial experience

Desirable

• RSA III Typing/Word Processing

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant admin/secretarial experience working in a health or equivalent environment
• Significant experience of using Microsoft Office Packages including: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher
• Knowledge of good practice and systems of work within a secretarial/PA field
• Experience of minute taking

Desirable

• Experience in working with people who suffer with Mental Health or other related problems
• Experience of dealing with a range of disciplines and agencies

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well or alone and to be able to prioritise workload
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Significant audio-typing skill

Desirable

• Reliable and self motivated
• Adaptability/flexibility and ability to cope with change

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

Maple Leaf Centre

2-4 Maple Leaf Drive

Marston Green

B37 7JB

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

Maple Leaf Centre

2-4 Maple Leaf Drive

Marston Green

B37 7JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Lead Solihull ICCR

Collette Watts

[email protected]

07985883153

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

436-8358841

Job locations

Maple Leaf Centre

2-4 Maple Leaf Drive

Marston Green

B37 7JB

United Kingdom

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