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:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• 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 exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, adaptable and well-motivated Administrator to join us as a Medical Secretary within our Mid ICA Team providing secretarial support to Consultant Psychiatrists and their teams. The post holder should demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work.

If you aren't a medical secretary but feel you have the transferable skills, a willingness to learn and adapt then please do a apply.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

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.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.