About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for a Medical Secretary to provide medical secretary provision to the North Cornwall Adult Community Mental Health Team.
To be part of the North Cornwall CMHT/DOPMH wider admin team and to ensure high levels of service are provided at all times, across the Locality, providing service support overall when required.
Banham House has on-site car parking, which offers free parking to staff.
This post is working 15 hours per week, working Thursday & Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. as part of a job share opportunity.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient and effective Medical Secretary service to a specific Consultant Psychiatrist and their medical team.
The post holder is required to manage their day to day workload and use their initiative without supervision which will require informed judgement, excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands.
To ensure effective lines of communication between team members, patients, and others, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Experience Essential
GCSE Maths and English / Key Skills equivalent NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience RSA/OCR III Word-Processing or equivalent qualification or experience RSA/OCR II Audio-Typing or equivalent qualification or experience Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
Desirable
Medical Secretary Diploma or equivalent knowledge or experience RSA/OCR III Audio-Typing or equivalent Previous experience working as a secretary in the NHS
Skills & Aptitude Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm Ability to manage own workload and work independently Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative Problem Solving
Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Minute taking experience
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of the Trust's electronic information systems
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 Banham House, Bodmin Hospital site
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)