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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Truro

AI generated summary

  • You must be enthusiastic, adaptable, and caring, with a good sense of humor. Maintain confidentiality, organize schedules, coordinate with professionals, and transcribe meeting minutes effectively.
  • You will provide comprehensive support to medical staff, manage diaries, maintain clinic lists, coordinate with various professionals, and attend meetings, transcribing minutes and following up on actions.

Requirements

  • - Enthusiastic, adaptable and well-motivated Medical Secretary
  • - Demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work
  • - Good sense of humour
  • - Full-time position, working 37.5hrs per week Monday – Friday
  • - Flexibility of working hours between 08:00 – 18:00
  • - Consideration for part-time working
  • - Based at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro
  • - Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • - Sensitivity when dealing with contentious and complex information
  • - Co-ordinate and organise action arising from correspondence
  • - Ensure prompt and efficient response, as required, by the Consultants and Junior Medical Support Staff
  • - Co-ordinate 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

Responsibilities

  • To provide a full medical secretary support to the Consultants, medical team and the wider team.
  • 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.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Medical Secretary position?

The role is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours between 08:00 and 18:00. Part-time working options are also considered.

Where is the Medical Secretary position based?

This position is based at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

While specific qualifications are not mentioned in the job description, candidates should demonstrate experience in a secretarial role, preferably in a healthcare setting, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Medical Secretary?

The main responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, coordinating correspondence, organizing actions for the medical team, maintaining diaries, managing clinic lists, attending meetings, and transcribing minutes.

Is there an emphasis on confidentiality for this role?

Yes, maintaining confidentiality at all times and being sensitive when dealing with complex information is a critical aspect of the job.

Who would the Medical Secretary be working with?

The Medical Secretary will provide support to the Consultants, the medical team, and the wider multi-disciplinary team within the Adult Psychiatric Liaison Service.

What kind of team environment does the role belong to?

The position is part of a forward-thinking, PLAN accredited multi-disciplinary team focused on meeting the mental health needs of patients at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

Does the job involve interaction with external agencies?

Yes, the role involves coordinating with other professionals, outside agencies, legal staff, and Trust staff as required.

What type of service does the Adult Psychiatric Liaison Service provide?

The service provides support for individuals who present with mental health issues, including episodes of self-harm, suicide attempts, and substance misuse.

What is the culture of the organization like?

The organization values people, supports the health and wellbeing of the community, and aims to be a great place to work while delivering quality care.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Great care, great organisation, great people, great partner.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust delivers a range of community and mental health services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and well-being for the local population. They focus on delivering accessible, effective, and compassionate services to support both physical and mental health needs in the community.