We are looking for a dedicated Medical Secretary / MHA with a passion for making a difference to others.
You’ll be working full time 40 hours a week at Cygnet Alders, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.
Cygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making difference to people’s lives.
Your day-to-day...
* Provide a high standard of secretarial support to members of the medical team
* Maintain a good working relationship with clinicians & caring professionals
* Attend & take minutes at a variety of clinical meetings, hearings & tribunals
* Produce high quality admission & discharge summaries & tribunal reports
* Type minutes, care plan approach reports & care plan outcomes
* Create & maintain patient records & paper files.
* Scrutinising section papers and checking that relevant paperwork is present and correct
* Ensuring that diaries and spreadsheets are updated with listings of hearings
* Notifying all parties concerned regarding report deadlines and dates of hearings
* Chasing up reports for all Tribunal and Managers Hearings
* Contacting Hospital Managers and arranging their attendance at Hearings
* Assist the Tribunal Clerk when required to do so, ensuring that the room is set up, paperwork available and collecting visitors from reception and to liaise with the Tribunal panel in the absence of the Clerk
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Pension scheme
* “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings
We are looking for someone who is...
* Previous administration experience including report preparation, organising meetings, liaising with customers/clients
* Service orientated, with Medical Secretary experience & knowledge of mental health
* Flexible, adaptable, organised & responsible
* An excellent typist, preferably to RSA 2 level & with audio transcription skills
* Calm under pressure & able to work independently & as part of a team
* A strong written & verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word and databases
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.