Medical Secretary | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | TRURO, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6218636/156-6095616-A |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the friendly oncology administration team, initially for a 6 month period. You will need to provide an efficient and comprehensive secretarial service and should have previous secretarial and administrative experience. Excellent organisational skills are required as is the ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
Excellent communication skills are required and the post holder will need to have the ability to liaise with staff at all levels and work effectively and efficiently as part of a team. This is a busy role and the post holder will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to use their own initiative.
To provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to clinical staff using a range of secretarial procedures..
To contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of consultant practice and hospital systems.
To be flexible to provide cover for colleagues as necessary.
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 developing 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
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This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024