Medical Secretary - Adult Eating Disorder Service
Band 3
Main area
Medical Secretary Grade
Band 3 Contract
Permanent: 4 days a week Monday-Thursday required (9-5 excluding bank holidays) Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday - Thurs, 09.00-17.00 (Excluding Bank holidays)) Job ref
201-24-576-D Site
Truro Health Park Town
Truro Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Pro rata Salary period
Yearly Closing
09/01/2025 23:59 Thank you for your interest in joining us at
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Medical Secretary to provide a full medical secretary service to The Adult Eating Disorder Doctor. To be part of the Adult Eating Disorder Services’ wider admin team and to ensure high levels of service are provided at all times, across the Locality, providing service support overall when required. Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality secretarial service to the Team Doctor and his/her medical team. To maintain confidentiality at all times and sensitivity when dealing with contentious and complex information. Responsible for supply and security of prescription pads. Co-ordinate and organise action arising from correspondence and ensure prompt and efficient response, as required, by the Team Doctor 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 waiting list to ensure clients are seen within key target times. Attend meetings, take and transcribe minutes, follow actions notes and disseminate information as required. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
RSA III Word-processing or equivalent NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience RSA II Audio Typing or equivalent Computer literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases Desirable criteria
Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health Skills & Aptitude
Essential criteria
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 Knowledge & Abilities
Essential criteria
Minute taking experience Knowledge of the Trust’s electronic information systems Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available: Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include: Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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Medical Secretary Grade
Band 3 Contract
Permanent: 4 days a week Monday-Thursday required (9-5 excluding bank holidays) Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday - Thurs, 09.00-17.00 (Excluding Bank holidays)) Job ref
201-24-576-D Site
Truro Health Park Town
Truro Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Pro rata Salary period
Yearly Closing
09/01/2025 23:59 Thank you for your interest in joining us at
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Medical Secretary to provide a full medical secretary service to The Adult Eating Disorder Doctor. To be part of the Adult Eating Disorder Services’ wider admin team and to ensure high levels of service are provided at all times, across the Locality, providing service support overall when required. Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality secretarial service to the Team Doctor and his/her medical team. To maintain confidentiality at all times and sensitivity when dealing with contentious and complex information. Responsible for supply and security of prescription pads. Co-ordinate and organise action arising from correspondence and ensure prompt and efficient response, as required, by the Team Doctor 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 waiting list to ensure clients are seen within key target times. Attend meetings, take and transcribe minutes, follow actions notes and disseminate information as required. Working for our organisation
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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential criteria
RSA III Word-processing or equivalent NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience RSA II Audio Typing or equivalent Computer literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases Desirable criteria
Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health Skills & Aptitude
Essential criteria
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 Knowledge & Abilities
Essential criteria
Minute taking experience Knowledge of the Trust’s electronic information systems Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available: Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include: Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation. If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses. Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
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