Medical Secretary

Job summary

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: o Cornwall Foundation Trust o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust o 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.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, adaptable and well-motivated Medical Secretary or Team Secretary to join the Adult Learning Disability Service 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. Hybrid working is available for this position.

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.