Clinical Team Secretary

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time, Band 4 Clinical Team Secretary within the Men’s Medium Secure, West London Forensic Service based at St Bernards Hospital. Each post holder will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering a comprehensive administrative and secretarial service for one or more clinical teams. They will also undertake various administrative duties within the team. The ideal candidate must work well both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating the ability to multitask and handle a range of administrative and secretarial responsibilities. We are seeking a confident, organized, proactive, and approachable individual for this challenging role. Previous experience as a clinical team secretary or similar role, along with good knowledge of RiO (the electronic patient record), is preferred. Main responsibilities include: Providing full administrative and secretarial support to the clinical team for all inpatients under the consultant’s team. Supporting directors and senior managers as appropriate. Liaising with courts, solicitors, special hospitals, and the prison service regarding patient referrals or admissions. Supporting the Care Programme Approach in accordance with the Trust’s CPA Policy. Coordinating with the Patients Affairs Department regarding legal detention documentation, consent to treatment, and arrangements for Mental Health Tribunals and Managers’ Hearings. Preparing the RC for meetings and conferences to ensure effective participation. Organizing and maintaining the RC’s office and implementing systems to promote good practice. Setting up and maintaining an Action List to track team activities. Attending and taking minutes at governance meetings. Supporting enquiries and investigations. Organizing meetings and conferences as needed. Maintaining effective filing systems. West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider of mental health, community, and social care services in the UK. Our staff of 3,982 cares for over 800,000 people across London boroughs, providing services in hospitals, communities, GP surgeries, care homes, and secure units. We are rated \”good\” by the Care Quality Commission and committed to promoting hope, wellbeing, and workforce diversity. The West London Forensic Service offers multidisciplinary assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for mentally disordered offenders and individuals with challenging behaviors or rehabilitation needs. For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Sukhy Dhillon Job title: Deputy Head of Administration Email: Sukhy.Dhillon@westlondon.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr