Job overview
An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our service as a Team Secretary for the Kerrier Community Mental Health Team and Cober Dementia in Older Peoples Mental Health (DOPMH) Service based at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital in Redruth
As well as having effective organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, it is essential that the applicant is able to prioritise work, handle difficult situations and have a flexible approach to working as part of a team. You should be able to integrate well with the existing team, be flexible in supporting the functions of the team and have a genuine desire to contribute to providing a quality service for patients.
The post holder should also 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.
Post is based across Kerrier locality, serving both the CMHT and Cober DOPMH team
Main duties of the job
To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Kerrier Community Mental Health Team and Cober Dementia in Older Peoples Mental Health (DOPMH) Service ensuring that all requests either typing or administrative are promptly met. To ensure effective lines of communication between team members, patients and others, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem Solving
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
- Ability to manage own workload and work independently
- Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology
- Knowledge of the Trust’s electronic information systems
- Minute taking
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent qualification or experience
- RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent qualification or experience
- Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
- Previous experience working as a secretary within the NHS
Desirable
- Shorthand
- Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health
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This advert is for Team Secretary - CMHT/DOPMH 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 6 months (Fixed term contract or Secondment Opportunity until 31st December 2026). The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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