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Job Overview
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers an exciting development opportunity to join the Adult Psychology team in a 12 month secondment for 22.5 hours/3 days which can be decided and confirmed with the successful applicant considering department needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join us within the Adult Mental Health Directorate. The successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, be flexible to the needs of the service and able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards of work. Knowledge of hospital systems would be beneficial, full training will be given to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide and co-ordinate a comprehensive administrative support to the Psychology Services within the Adult Mental Health Directorate.
Duties will include the typing of correspondence, clinic letters and discharge summaries accurately and within time limits set by departmental standards, thus requiring a degree of keyboard skills, strong communication skills, professionalism, knowledge of secretarial procedures and general administrative duties.
Previous Administrative Or Secretarial Experience Is Required.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Skills and attributes
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational abilities. Good time management skills with ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable criteria
- WCCIS literate with an understanding of databases.
- Knowledge and understanding of health records functions.
- An understanding of Information Governance guidelines and Mental Health Act 1983
Experience
Essential criteria
- Administrative/secretarial office based experience, preferably within an NHS or healthcare environment.
- Experience of arranging and servicing meetings, minute taking and information distribution.
- Good knowledge and experience of IT and Windows applications
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of working within a mental health setting.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems
Desirable criteria
- Administration or secretarial qualification or equivalent experience
- RSA II/III typing qualifications or equivalent.
