Team Secretary - Perinatal

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  • Truro, Cornwall
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to provide secretarial support within the Perinatal Mental Health Service.The post holder should also demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work and be able to clearly communicate with colleagues, the general public and representatives from other hospitals and organisations. To work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that there is appropriate communication with other professionals involved in the care of the child and mother.Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing and we understand how important the first 1001 days are in an infant's life.Full/part-time hours available.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.Proposed interview date: 16th September 2025Main duties of the jobThis post will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service which promotes a dynamic and innovative way of working, triaging and responding to referrals, conducting face to face assessments and therapeutic interventions working closely with other team members to provide a holistic and bespoke approach to every family on our caseload.The team is made up of a Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Peer Support Workers, Health Visitor, Nursery Nurses, CAP's, Social Workers, a Consultant Psychiatrist, Speciality Doctors, Psychologists and Health Visitors with the support of an admin team. The team also work closely with several System partners such as Health Visiting, Maternity Services and Safeguarding.If you want to work in this dynamic and progressive team, helping those in need of support at a crucial time of their & their child's lives, please follow the link to apply now.About usWe'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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number201-25-634Job locationsTruroInfirmary HillTruroTR1 2JAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good Standard of Education including GCSE Maths and English
  • RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent
  • RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
  • RSA III Audio-Typing
SkillsEssential
  • Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
  • Ability to liaise with the public and professionals
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
  • Positive attitude regarding clients with mental illness/learning disability/substance misusers and their families
Desirable
  • Previous experience working as a secretary within the NHS
  • Experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health
KnowldgeEssential
  • Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology
  • Minute Taking
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good Standard of Education including GCSE Maths and English
  • RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent
  • RSA II Audio-Typing or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
  • RSA III Audio-Typing
SkillsEssential
  • Computer Literate with experience of spreadsheets and databases
  • Ability to liaise with the public and professionals
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure whilst remaining calm
  • Positive attitude regarding clients with mental illness/learning disability/substance misusers and their families
Desirable
  • Previous experience working as a secretary within the NHS
  • Experience working as a secretary in a clinical environment in mental health
KnowldgeEssential
  • Knowledge of psychiatric medical terminology
  • Minute Taking

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