NHS
Job title:
Team Secretary
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our service as a Team Secretary for the Fal Team Dementia & Older People Mental Health Service.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.Main duties of the jobTo provide secretarial and administrative support to the Fal DOPMH Team (with occasional cross cover for the Carrick CMH Team), ensuring that all requests either typing or administrative are promptly met. To ensure effective lines of communication between team members, patients and others, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.About usWe’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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.Date posted24 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number201-24-780Job locationsTruro Health ParkInfirmary HillTruroTR15 1ERJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
- RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent
- RSA III Word Processing or equivalent
- Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health
Skills and AptitudeEssential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own workload and work independently
- Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
- Excellent Team Player
- Minute Taking
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
- RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent
- RSA III Word Processing or equivalent
- Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health
Skills and AptitudeEssential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own workload and work independently
- Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
- Excellent Team Player
- Minute Taking
Expected salary
£24071 – 25674 per year
Location
Truro, Cornwall
Job date
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:01:33 GMT
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