# Medical Secretary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-secretary/b99da7b7-0867-4c0b-98e1-8f94f2d68def - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/medical-secretary/b99da7b7-0867-4c0b-98e1-8f94f2d68def.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:00) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-07T11:42:58.640Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Oral_Facial_Department/Oral_Facial_Department-v8111919 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8111919?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Oral and Facial team is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person who can offer excellent secretarial and administration skills to assist in the provision of a comprehensive service. To be successful you will need excellent communication skills.  You will also need a flexible and professional approach to the work and enjoy the variety of communication with a wide range of people both internal and external to the Trust.  This includes being the first point of contact for communication within the clinical team.  You will provide diary management and workload organisation for the Consultant and team as well as providing cover for colleagues as necessary. This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. ### Main duties of the job The main duties of the job will involve: Receiving and processing telephone calls in accordance with Trust policy and in an appropriate manner. Maintaining absolute patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Trust policy and the legal framework such as the Data Protection Act. Utilising advanced keyboard skills to RSA Stage 3 and RSA Stage 3 Audio Typing or equivalent to produce clinical and routine correspondence to health professionals, patients and their carers. Regularly utilise Trust Information Systems such as Maxims for the creation of correspondence, reports and other documents.  Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the RADAR,  Patient Administration System (PAS) and eNotes Management. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: - Identity Checks - Professional registration and qualification checks - Employment history and reference checks - Occupational Health clearance - Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check - Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Job Details The Oral and Facial team is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated person who can offer excellent secretarial and administration skills to assist in the provision of a comprehensive service. To be successful you will need excellent communication skills. You will also need a flexible and professional approach to the work and enjoy the variety of communication with a wide range of people both internal and external to the Trust. This includes being the first point of contact for communication within the clinical team. You will provide diary management and workload organisation for the Consultant and team as well as providing cover for colleagues as necessary. This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. ## Job Description The main duties of the job will involve: Receiving and processing telephone calls in accordance with Trust policy and in an appropriate manner. Maintaining absolute patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Trust policy and the legal framework such as the Data Protection Act. Utilising advanced keyboard skills to RSA Stage 3 and RSA Stage 3 Audio Typing or equivalent to produce clinical and routine correspondence to health professionals, patients and their carers. Regularly utilise Trust Information Systems such as Maxims for the creation of correspondence, reports and other documents. Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the RADAR, Patient Administration System (PAS) and eNotes Management. ## Responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - At least three year’s previous office experience. - Advanced keyboard skills. **Desirable** - Knowledge of medical terminology - At least One year’s previous NHS office experience. ### Qualifications **Essential** - 2 GCSE’s (or equivalent) level ‘C’ Maths and English. **Desirable** - Medical Secretarial Diploma or equivalent - RSA Stage 3 Typing or equivalent or equivalent plus Stage 3 Audio Typing or equivalent. ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 330.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10435379) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.