Medical Secretary Supervisor

Job overview

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic colleague to work with us as a key member of the Palliative Care team.

The post holder will work closely with the Palliative Consultant team and with Specialist Palliative Care teams in CFT, RCHT and Cornwall Hospice Care.

The successful candidate should be able to clearly communicate, effectively undertake medical secretarial and line management duties and provide support and guidance to service users and their family members and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be based on site in the Mid Cornwall/Truro area to support teams, but there may be some scope for hybrid working.

This is a full-time post working Monday – Friday, 08.45 a.m. – 17.15 p.m.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Medical Secretary service to a specific Consultant and their medical team.

To be responsible for the day to day leadership of the Medical Secretarial team, assisting with the recruitment process, supervision and co-ordination of the Medical Secretaries in the designated service area.

The post holder is required to manage their day to day workload and use their initiative without supervision which will require informed judgement, excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands.

To ensure effective lines of communication between team members, patients and others, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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