Support Service Secretary

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Support Service Secretary to join the Addictions Plus Service at Forward Leeds. Forward Leeds supports people experiencing problems with substance use; and is one of the largest partnership consortiums in the country. The Addictions Plus service consists of, Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Speciality Doctors, Mental Health Nurses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Social Workers, Non-Medical Prescribers, Specialist Midwives, Assistant Psychologist, a Support Service Coordinator and a team of Secretaries. This is a demanding role in a complex (and busy) multi-disciplinary team, primarily based at Tower Court though there may be a requirement to work at other sites across the city at short notice.
Duties include - transcription/audio typing, meeting support/minute taking, diary management - across multiple systems. A high level of accuracy, and attention to detail, is essential. You will need exceptional communication skills as the role involves liaising with many stakeholders: a multi-disciplinary team, service users, managers, and professionals, both internal and external. You will need excellent IT skills and be proficient with all Microsoft Office packages, particularly excel. Working knowledge of in-house LYPFT systems such as Oracle (e-procurement), Learn, ESR, Healthroster, SystmOne and Care Director is desirable.
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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