About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, adaptable and well-motivated Medical Secretary or Team Secretary to join the Adult Community Mental Health Teams providing secretarial support to Consultant Psychiatrists and their teams. The post holder should demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work.
This role is a full-time position, working Monday - Friday, 4 posts available will be based in Liskeard, Bodmin, St Austell, Truro and Redruth.
Main duties of the job
To maintain confidentiality at all times and sensitivity when dealing with contentious and complex information. Co-ordinate and organise action arising from correspondence and ensure prompt and efficient response, as required, by the Consultants and Junior Medical Support Staff. Co-ordination with other professionals, outside Agencies, legal staff, Trust staff etc. Responsible for up-to-date maintenance of diaries for the medical team. Maintain clinic lists to ensure clients are seen within key target times. Attend meetings, as necessary, take and transcribe minutes, follow actions notes and disseminate information as required.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent RSA/OCR III Word-Processing or equivalent qualification or experience Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Ability to manage own workload and work independently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
Knowledge and Abilities Essential
Minute taking
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Various across County
To be confirmed
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)