Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Secretary to join the team on Alderley Unit.
We are looking to recruit a highly organised individual who will be expected to provide confidential, accurate and timely administrative duties.
You should possess commitment to team working, be proactive in your work ethic, able to manage your own workload and be expected to show initiative and be responsive to the needs of the service The post holder will also need to be an effective communicator with good written skills which would support them in communicating with service users, carers and health and social care professionals.
Main duties of the job Service Overview: Alderley Unit, A 10 bedded low secure Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disability ward.
We are proud of being caring, competent and compassionate, with patients at the heart of what we do.
We aim to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, well-being, and independence of the people within our locality.
Staff Team: The Alderley Unit has a staff team who provide professional support to patients on a 24-hour basis.
The Ward Manager over-sees the unit, supported by clinical leads.
There are qualified nurses and clinical support workers on shift at all times.
An onsite therapy team consisting of Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Assistant Practitioners and Speech and Language Therapy, work alongside unit staff to ensure a person-centred approach to treatment and rehabilitation.
A Consultant Psychiatrist is based on site who is responsible for co-ordinating the medical treatment and care of all patients and is supported by a Specialist Registrar and medical staff.
About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.
We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.
The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours.
You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community.
As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.
Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.
A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application.
We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSA III or equivalent Desirable ECDL Knowledge and Expertise Essential Working knowledge of software programmes Microsoft Office Understanding of medical terms Audio Typing Skills Minute/Note Taking experience Knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act Experience Essential Previous Secretarial experience Desirable Previous secretarial experience in a health related environment Experience of working as a member of a team in a office environment