Band 4 Medical Secretary – Mood Disorder Team
Main area: Mood disorders
Grade: Band 4
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (On site working)
- Full time
- Part time
Site: Barberry Centre Town Birmingham
Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 12/07/2026 23:59
Interview date: 29/07/2026
Please note this post may close earlier if enough applications are received.
Job overview
Provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrist and medical team, assisting them in achieving their objectives and liaising with relevant services. Deliver specialist clinical service for the Depression Research and Advice clinic (DRAC) and provide clinical cover for out‑patient care, Ketamine and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments, and assist appointments for patients considered for clinical trials.
Main duties
- Handle correspondence, book new patient appointments, manage diary and organise meetings.
- Attend MDT weekly meetings and clinics administration.
- Audio transcription and text processing of clinical letters, reports and other correspondence.
- Act as focal point of contact, disseminate information, messages and enquiries to the medical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members, other health professionals and staff within the Trust, GP’s, Social Workers, Service Users, Carers and external agencies.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
- Significant admin/secretarial experience in health or equivalent environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and databases.
- Experience working with people struggling with mental health or related problems.
Skills
- Ability to audio‑type, work under pressure and independently or as part of a team.
Training and qualifications
- English GCSE (level 4 or above) or equivalent.
- AMSPAR Diploma, Medical Administration or Medical Terminology Qualification.
- Experience using RIO system.
- RSA II Typing/Text Processing qualification.
EEO statement
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, promoting diversity and inclusion.
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