Job summary An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organised, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our service as a Team Secretary for the Community Mental Health Service at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital. 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. Proposed interview date: TBC Main duties of the job To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Community Mental Health Team (with occasional cross cover for the Cober DOPMH Team), 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. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-25-140 Job locations Camborne Redruth Community Hospital Barncoose Terrace Redruth TR15 1ER Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ Lvl 3 Business administrator or equivalent experience GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Previous experience working as a secretary within the NHS Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases Desirable Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health Skills and Aptitude Essential Ability to manage own workload and work independently Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm Minute Taking Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ Lvl 3 Business administrator or equivalent experience GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Previous experience working as a secretary within the NHS Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases Desirable Previous experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health Skills and Aptitude Essential Ability to manage own workload and work independently Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm Minute Taking Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Camborne Redruth Community Hospital Barncoose Terrace Redruth TR15 1ER Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)