What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary position at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust?
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the community paediatrics administration team.
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable person to work with the service. As part of a team of 8 you will be helping to provide an efficient and comprehensive secretarial service to our team of healthcare professionals. Experience of providing administrative support is essential.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage however full training will be given on our in-house IT systems.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent organisation skills, the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and an ability to prioritise and problem solve. The role ideally suits candidates looking for a career in healthcare administration with a keenness to learn.
Applicants should display excellent communication skills as the post holder will be liaising with staff at all levels.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join our team.
Main duties of the job
To provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to clinical staff using a range of secretarial procedures in accordance with the processes.
To contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of consultant practice and hospital systems.
To be flexible to provide cover for colleagues as necessary as directed by the Clinical Admin Lead.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
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