Medical Secretary Supervisor

Job summary

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic colleague to work with us as a key member of the Palliative Care team.

The post holder will work closely with the Palliative Consultant team and with Specialist Palliative Care teams in CFT, RCHT and Cornwall Hospice Care.

The successful candidate should be able to clearly communicate, effectively undertake medical secretarial and line management duties and provide support and guidance to service users and their family members and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be based on site in the Mid Cornwall/Truro area to support teams, but there may be some scope for hybrid working.

This is a full-time post working Monday - Friday, 08.45 a.m. - 17.15 p.m.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service to a specific Consultant and their medical team.

To be responsible for the day to day leadership of the Medical Secretarial team, assisting with the recruitment process, supervision and co-ordination of the Medical Secretaries in the designated service area.

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.