Team Coordinator / Medical Secretary - NHS
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous medical secretary and supervisory experience, or someone who is looking to expand their skills to join our friendly and supportive team in Eldercare, Stroke & Neuro Rehab.
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who can demonstrate superb administration and secretarial skills, has an excellent team ethic, and has a passion for learning in what will be a varied and evolving role.
Main duties of the job
The primary role for the post holder will be to provide supervision and day to day management of the Eldercare, Stroke & Neuro Rehab administration team. Ensuring that staffing is adequate and that all staff are working to best practice guidance and trust policies and procedures in full co-operation with the Clinical Administration Lead (CAL) and the Care Group Management Team.
The post holder will provide secretarial support within the Eldercare, Stroke & Neuro Rehab team.
The post holder will provide cover for secretarial colleagues within the team.
The main duties of this job description are explained however, these will continue to evolve as the Trust develops to meet corporate objectives and NHS targets.
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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
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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
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent.
- Working towards management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of staff supervision or a willingness to train and develop knowledge and skills in this area within 12-18 months of appointment.
Skills
Essential criteria- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
- Advanced keyboard skills.
- Excellent working knowledge and use of IT systems used within the hospital. E.g. PAS and other IT applications such as Microsoft Office / Excel / Maxims.
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.