Job summary

To provide the Trust's clinical staff with effective, efficient andconfidential administration and clerical services as part of thesecretarial team.

To contribute to the smooth running of the serviceby the accurate inputting of data to the department's clientinformation system, and prepare reports as required.

To processreferrals efficiently according to standard administrative proceduresand to support and maintain communications and recordingprocedures as required.

Main duties of the job

CWP Temporary Staffing Service is seeking to recruit staff to work in a variety of placements across the Trust, working in locations in East Cheshire, West Cheshire and Wirral.

We are looking for experienced PAs, Medical and Team Secretaries, Typists, and audio typists who are able to be flexible on a temporary 'as and when' basis.

Our placements usually vary between 3 to 5 days per week and we offer weekly pay.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and administrative skills, who has a friendly telephone manner and can work flexibly as part of a team.

Experience of dealing with the public and NHS experience are preferable, but not essential. The successful candidates should have a good level of general education to GCSE level grade C or equivalent and should have RSA II word processing qualification or equivalent ECDL and Microsoft Office skills.

In-house training will be provided on all trust systems and opportunities for further learning is available.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.

We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.

This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview / Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.

The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours.

You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and / or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question : Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community.

As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.

A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education to GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Either RSAII or ECDL

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 Administration or Customer Care

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Excellent Word Processing Skills
• Understanding of the workings of a database

Desirable

Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, Excel and Powerpoint. Networks, e-mail and internet

Experience

Essential

Experience, as a member of a team, in a busy office environment

Desirable

• 3 years secretarial experience or 2 years NHS experience, preferably in a mental health setting