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Medical Secretary - Adult Eating Disorder Service

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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Truro

AI generated summary

  • You must provide high-quality secretarial support, maintain confidentiality, manage diaries and waiting lists, coordinate with professionals, and take minutes at meetings.
  • You will provide secretarial support, manage diaries, maintain confidentiality, coordinate correspondence, ensure timely client appointments, and document meeting minutes efficiently.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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 require, 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.

Responsibilities

  • - Provide a full medical secretary service to The Adult Eating Disorder Doctor
  • - Be part of the Adult Eating Disorder Services’ wider admin team and ensure high levels of service are provided at all times, across the Locality, providing service support overall when required
  • - Provide a high quality secretarial service to the Team Doctor and his/her medical team
  • - 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-ordinate 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 action notes and disseminate information as required

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Medical Secretary in the Adult Eating Disorder Service?

The primary role of the Medical Secretary is to provide a full medical secretary service to the Adult Eating Disorder Doctor and to support the wider admin team by ensuring high levels of service are maintained.

Is confidentiality important in this role?

Yes, maintaining confidentiality at all times and handling sensitive information with care is crucial in this position.

What are the key responsibilities of the Medical Secretary?

Key responsibilities include managing the supply and security of prescription pads, coordinating correspondence and actions, maintaining the medical team's diaries, managing waiting lists, and transcribing minutes from meetings.

Do I need previous experience in a similar role?

While the job description does not specify, prior experience in a medical secretary role or similar administrative position may be beneficial.

Will I be working as part of a larger team?

Yes, the Medical Secretary will be part of the Adult Eating Disorder Services' wider admin team, collaborating with the Team Doctor, junior medical staff, and other professionals.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

The Trust values its staff and may provide opportunities for training and development within the organization, although specific opportunities may not be outlined in the job description.

How is the Trust structured in terms of staff?

The Trust comprises over 4,000 staff members, including doctors, nurses, therapists, admin, and support staff, all dedicated to providing community and hospital-based care.

Where will I be working?

The role primarily involves working in the community, including people’s homes, community clinics, and potentially some involvement with one of the community hospitals.

What type of clients will I be interacting with?

You will be working with clients who are seeking support for eating disorders, as part of the Adult Eating Disorder Service.

How does this role impact the community?

The Medical Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring efficient administration and support services, thereby indirectly contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

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.