Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Transcriptionist Team Leader to join St Helens Administrative Team.
The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to Consultants and Junior Medical Doctors in Community Mental Health Services. The community mental health teams work with individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues as well as those with less severe illness who have not responded to interventions in primary care. Services are flexible, responsive and proactive, with a focus on integrated care to help individuals achieve the highest level of functioning in the least restrictive setting.
Responsibilities
The post holder’s main duties include planning, organising, directing and coordinating the work of the identified service. This requires organising personal workload and coordinating workload activities within the team, maintaining a friendly telephone manner and excellent interpersonal skills. The role is expected to work with minimal supervision, deliver work to tight deadlines, and withstand the pressure of a busy department through initiative and flexibility.
Confidentiality must be maintained at all times, and the post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
Qualifications
* Proficiency in audio‑typing and word‑processing packages.
* Qualified to RSA Level 3 typing/word‑processing or equivalent.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and possession of the AMSPAR certificate.
Additional Information
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across the region and also commissioned for services covering North West, North Wales and the Midlands. The trust offers specialist inpatient and community services, including high secure mental health facilities.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
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