PA to Consultant Psychiatrist

Job overview

The post involves all aspects of secretarial and administrative support to a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and their team and also Senior Manager.

This role requires an experienced Personal Assistant with the skills and qualifications to meet the needs of the role.  This involves strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a clear communicator.  There will also be the need to take accurate formal minutes for prolonged periods of time.    The post holder helps co-ordinate all aspects of patients care which will involve close liaison with Psychologists, Social Worker, Occupational Therapists as well as family and friends of the patient.

Main duties of the job

Arnold Lodge is a 102 bedded Medium Secure Psychiatric unit which provides treatment and rehabilitation to mentally disordered offenders. The Unit is part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust but is located in Leicester.

The post requires an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.  Experience of using/accessing databases would also be an advantage although training will be given on our electronic patient record information system.

You will be able to prioritise your workload to support the service provided by the clinical team and be an effective communicator with members of the multi-disciplinary team, other health care professionals and relatives / carers of the patients.

You must have the ability to prioritise and work on your own initiative, be reliable producing accurate work, organised, diplomatic, and demonstrate flexibility and be confident and calm in all situations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Arnold Lodge is a Regional Medium Secure Unit in Humberstone, Leicester, which provides care and treatment for 102 mentally disordered offenders, both men and women.  The post holder will have incidental contact with patients who are a risk to themselves and others and require treatment in a secure hospital.

This information is detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification for those candidates that are interested in working as a PA in a busy working environment.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.