Team Secretary - CMHTNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our service as a Team Secretary.

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.

The post holder should be able to work with minimal supervision and will be required to use initiative, planning and prioritising of own time in a busy and challenging environment.

3 posts are available - 1 for each of the Integrated Care Areas - North/East, Mid and West.

Vacant posts are offered at 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 8.45 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Main duties of the job

To provide secretarial and administrative support to the designated Community Mental Health Teams and Intensive Assertive and Complex Emotional Difficulties clinicians 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.

Job description

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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 5,000 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 10 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.