# Clinical Secretary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St Andrew’s Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-secretary/8f746c19-1347-4ea0-9944-d1812417585d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-secretary/8f746c19-1347-4ea0-9944-d1812417585d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** St Andrew’s Healthcare - **Location:** St. Andrews - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical secretary - **Salary:** £26750.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T11:03:26.514Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0354-REQ000246 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/B0354-REQ000246/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=B0354-REQ000246 - **Employer website:** https://www.stah.org ## Job Content ### Job summary We seek a highly organised, professional Clinical Secretary to support our dedicated hospital team in delivering outstanding patient care. This is more than an administration role, it is an opportunity to become an essential part of a supportive, patient focused environment where your work truly matters. About the Role As a Clinical Secretary, you will provide high quality administrative and clinical support within a fast-paced mental health hospital. You will ensure patient records, communications, and clinical documentation are managed efficiently, accurately, and confidentially. Working closely with clinicians, patients, external agencies, and colleagues, you will help ensure smooth daily operations. ### Main duties of the job What We Are Looking for Knowledge, Education, Skills: Previous experience in medical or clinical administration Mental health experience (desirable) AMSPAR Level 3 Diploma in Medical Administration or equivalent Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer skills Strong typing and audio-typing skills Good understanding of medical terminology Excellent organisational and workload management skills Outstanding attention to detail A passion for delivering high standards of service Professional, empathetic, approachable manner Team oriented, collaborative attitude Willing to support, train, and mentor colleagues Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism Experience Required: Ideally from backgrounds such as: Healthcare or clinical administration Customer service Medical reception or ward administration Mental health services ### About us St Andrews is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives. With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrews today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come. St Andrews has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults. ### Details - Date posted: 09 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £26,750 a year From £26,750 depending on experience - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: B0354-REQ000246 - Job locations: St. Andrews, 70 Dogpool Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2XR, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Are you an experienced, compassionate administrator seeking a rewarding career in mental health services? Clinical Secretary St Andrews Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport - Healthcare or clinical administration - Customer service - Medical reception or ward administration - Mental health services You will also have: Experience working collaboratively in teams Confidence managing shared workloads Ability to follow procedures while adapting to unexpected situations, especially when supporting patients and external agencies Communication Skills: The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication Compassionate and professional interaction with patients and staff Confidence communicating at all organisational levels Awareness of communications impact on diverse audiences Leadership & Team Support: While not managing others directly, you will: Support and guide less experienced team members Promote a positive, collaborative team culture Share knowledge and best practices Confidentiality & Responsibility: You will be responsible for: Maintaining confidentiality, security, and accuracy of patient records Ensuring compliance with policies and standards Handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - What We Are Looking for Knowledge, Education, Skills: - Previous experience in medical or clinical administration - Mental health experience (desirable) - AMSPAR Level 3 Diploma in Medical Administration or equivalent - Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer skills - Strong typing and audio-typing skills - Good understanding of medical terminology - Excellent organisational and workload management skills - Outstanding attention to detail - A passion for delivering high standards of service - Professional, empathetic, approachable manner - Team oriented, collaborative attitude - Willing to support, train, and mentor colleagues - Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.