Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Secretary
Closing date is 06 April 2026
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.
The Children's and Young Persons Eating Disorder Service (CYPEDS) are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to provide Medical Secretary/ PA support for our service.
The post holder should be able to demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work with a good sense of communication and organisational skills working within an award winning multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that provide passionate extensive care and support for our young people and their families in Cornwall.
Proposed interview date: 22nd April 2026
Main duties of the job
* To coordinate and allocate administration support to the team as appropriate.
* To provide a full medical secretary service to the Clinical Leads and providing support to the Consultants as needed.
* To develop admin activity processes as appropriate.
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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
* RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent
* RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent
* Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
* Previous experience of working as a secretary within the NHS
* AMSPAR Medical Secretary Diploma
* Shorthand
* Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health
Skills and Aptitude
* Ability to liaise with the public and professionals
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
Knowledge and abilities
* Minute taking
* Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology
* Knowledge of the Trust's electronic information systems
* Basic working knowledge of MHA and its application
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 name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearPer annum/Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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