Job summary New secondment/fixed term opportunity until end of December 2025 We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated medical secretary to join our team and provide secretarial support to two Consultant Psychiatrists and the medical team at Zinnia Centre, an acute inpatient mental health hospital. The successful candidate must have great accuracy and attention to detail. They must have a flexible attitude with a friendly and patient centered attitude. Main duties of the job Working with the consultants and medical team based at Zinnia Centre Acute Inpatient Service, the Medical Secretary will be expected to provide a full range of secretarial services. This will include ensuring that all correspondence is dealt with quickly and attendance at the ward round/MDT for minute taking. 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. Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 8 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 436-7123173 Job locations Zinnia Centre 100 Showell Green Lane Sparkhill B11 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. 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. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential AMSPAR Diploma NVQ Level 3 Knowledge Essential Minute Taking Desirable Experience of working in a Mental Health/Psychology or Multi-disciplinary based Service Skills Essential Letter Writing Skills / Communication and Organisational Skills Accuracy Person Specification Qualifications Essential AMSPAR Diploma NVQ Level 3 Knowledge Essential Minute Taking Desirable Experience of working in a Mental Health/Psychology or Multi-disciplinary based Service Skills Essential Letter Writing Skills / Communication and Organisational Skills Accuracy 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 Zinnia Centre 100 Showell Green Lane Sparkhill B11 4HL Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)