Team Secretary - Adult Eating Disorder Services

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our service and Countywide Adult Eating Disorder Service as their Secretary, based in Truro. The service comprises a bright and energetic multi-disciplinary team providing care to secondary care level adult clients with eating disorders across the county of Cornwall. This role is based at the team's main office in Truro and you will work alongside a fellow team secretary, medical secretary and team administrator.

Main Duties

• This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. Only current employees of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can apply.
• Provide secretarial support to the team, liaising and communicating with teams and partners whilst maintaining confidentiality.
• Support the delivery of excellent customer care, organise and support meetings and appointments, note taking and distributing papers, inputting and recording data.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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. 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 5,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Salary and Contract Details

• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata
• Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Flexible working
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 3
• Reference number: 201-26-434
• Job locations: Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR12JA

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
• RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent

Desirable:

• Experience working as a secretary within the NHS
• Experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health
• AMSPAR Medical Secretary Diploma

Knowledge and abilities

Essential:

• Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology
• Minute taking

Desirable:

• Basic working knowledge of MHA and its application

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, TR12JA
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/

Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Kerri Oliver, Team Administrator/Lead, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]