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Ward Secretary - Garner Ward
The closing date is 05 August 2025
We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual to join our service as Ward Secretary for Garner ward.
The successful candidate should 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.
Do you have effective organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, are able to prioritise work, handle difficult situations and have a flexible approach to working as part of a team? If so, it's you we are looking for to integrate well with the existing team and offer the required flexibility in supporting the functions of the team. Our common goal is to have a genuine desire to contribute to providing a quality service for patients
This is a full-time post working Monday - Friday
Main duties of the job
To undertake clerical/administration duties for the ward, working alongside and supporting the Ward Manager and Inpatient Services
To take part in triaging communications to the ward office in person from patients, relatives, carers, and other professionals.
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.
Just over 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
Qualifications & Experience
* Good standard of education including GCSE English and Maths
* NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge or experience
* Minute taking
* Experience of working with Mental Health patients
* Admin experience including knowledge of computer applications
* Ability to stay focussed and calm whilst working within Mental Health Wards
* Ability to manage own workload and work independently
* Previous NHS experience
Knowledge & Abilities
* Knowledge of Mental Health difficulties
* Knowledge of Mental Health Act
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
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