Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Team Secretary

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our service as a Team Secretary for the North Integrated Community Mental Health Team.

As well as having effective organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, it is essential that the applicant is able to prioritise work, handle difficult situations and have a flexible approach to working as part of a team. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team, be flexible in supporting the functions of the team and have a genuine desire to contribute to providing a quality service for patients.

The post holder should also demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work and be able to clearly communicate with colleagues, patients, carers, the general members of the public and representatives from other hospital and organisations.

Banham House has an onsite car park which offers free staff parking.

This is a full-time post working Monday - Friday, 8.45 a.m. - 5.15p.m.

Main duties of the job

To provide secretarial and administrative support to the ICMHT (Integrated Community Mental Health Team), ensuring that all requests either typing or administration are promptly met to ensure effective lines of communication between team members, patients and others, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Attend meetings, take and transcribe minutes, follow actions notes and disseminate information as required.

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.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-23-1265

Job locations

Banham House, Bodmin Hospital Site

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Experience

Essential

  • RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent
  • RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent
  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
  • Previous experience working as a secretary within the NHS

Desirable

  • Shorthand
  • Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health

Skills & Aptitude

Essential

  • 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 & Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology
  • Knowledge of the Trust's electronic information systems
  • Minute taking
Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Experience

Essential

  • RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent
  • RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent
  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
  • Previous experience working as a secretary within the NHS

Desirable

  • Shorthand
  • Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health

Skills & Aptitude

Essential

  • 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 & Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology
  • Knowledge of the Trust's electronic information systems
  • Minute taking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Banham House, Bodmin Hospital Site

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Banham House, Bodmin Hospital Site

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Admin Manager North & East AMH,LD & DOPMH

Felicity Wills

felicity.wills@nhs.net

07917232991

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-23-1265

Job locations

Banham House, Bodmin Hospital Site

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Supporting documents

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