Parkinson's Support Secretary
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 3 Support Secretary with the Countywide Parkinson's Service. We are seeking an experienced secretary who has an enthusiastic and flexible approach to a varied and sometimes pressurised workload.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication, IT and time management skills, plus the ability to work independently without direct supervision as well as part of the Countywide Parkinson's Team.
Please ring Lynne Osborne, mobile no.07920828323 or Alison Ivey, mobile no.07775412528 for further information about the role prior to applying.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a medical secretarial service to fully support consultants, medical staff and other health professionals from the hospital setting including both outpatient and inpatient activity.
Ensuring all clinical activity and outcomes from consultations or episodes of care are recorded and relevant accurate correspondence is shared with appropriate course.
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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualitifactions and Relevant Experience
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ 3/ RSA 3 or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office or similar applications
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Audio typing
Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Experience of working within an administrative setting including diary management, organising meetings, note taking and audio typing
Desirable
- Healthcare/NHS administrative experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
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
Camborne/Redruth Community Hospital
Barncoose Terrace
Redruth
TR15 3ER
