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Medical Secretary or Team Secretary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Bodmin, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
07 Jun 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Secondment or Fixed term contract)
Posted Date
22 May 2026

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, adaptable and well-motivated Medical Secretary or Team Secretary to join the Adult Community Mental Health Teams providing secretarial support to Consultant Psychiatrists and their teams. The post holder should demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work.

This role is a full-time position, working Monday – Friday,  4 posts available will be based in Liskeard, St Austell, Truro and Redruth.

Main duties of the job

  • To maintain confidentiality at all times and sensitivity when dealing with contentious and complex information.
  • Co-ordinate and organise action arising from correspondence and ensure prompt and efficient response, as required, by the Consultants and Junior Medical Support Staff.
  • Co-ordination with other professionals, outside Agencies, legal staff, Trust staff etc.
  • Responsible for up-to-date maintenance of diaries for the medical team.
  • Maintain clinic lists to ensure clients are seen within key target times.
  • Attend meetings, as necessary, take and transcribe minutes, follow actions notes and disseminate information as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Medical Secretary or Team Secretary with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Secondment or Fixed term contract). The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.

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