Medical Support Secretary

NHS

  • Prestwich, Greater Manchester
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
To provide a comprehensive administrative service to the medical teams at the Adult Forensic Service.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Medical Support Secretary to support the delivery of services within our departments.Excellent communication, organisational and secretarial abilities are essential.Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.Main duties of the jobYou will be a well organised and experienced secretary with knowledge of medical terminology. You will ensure all consultants and clinicians within your role are organised and equipped to fulfil their responsibilities.Duties will include minuting of MDT ward rounds, typing of medical and other correspondence, actioning any requirements identified in minutes/typing, along with coordinating clinical activities for Adult Forensic Service.About usGreater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-7413418Job locationsRiverside CentrePrestwich SitePrestwichM25 3BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee attached detailed job description and person specification:Staff benefits
  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee attached detailed job description and person specification:Staff benefits
  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential
  • Relevant level 3 competency-based qualification (such as RSA or NVQ), 2 years previous office experience or equal demonstrative experience.
Desirable
  • IT related qualification.
ExperienceEssential
  • Working in a confidential environment
  • Use of office equipment.
  • Typing
Desirable
  • Medical terminology
  • Contact with patients / service users.
  • Audio typing
KnowledgeEssential
  • The Data Protection Act
  • Patient Confidentiality
Desirable
  • Use of EPR systems
  • Use of office equipment
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Effective time management skills.
  • The ability to prioritise tasks
  • An excellent telephone manner
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Appropriate keyboard skills.
  • The ability to navigate IT systems, inc. Excel, Work and PowerPoint.
Desirable
  • Patient administration background
  • Knowledge of the Paris system.
  • Advanced keyboard skills
Other RequirementsEssential
  • There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential
  • Relevant level 3 competency-based qualification (such as RSA or NVQ), 2 years previous office experience or equal demonstrative experience.
Desirable
  • IT related qualification.
ExperienceEssential
  • Working in a confidential environment
  • Use of office equipment.
  • Typing
Desirable
  • Medical terminology
  • Contact with patients / service users.
  • Audio typing
KnowledgeEssential
  • The Data Protection Act
  • Patient Confidentiality
Desirable
  • Use of EPR systems
  • Use of office equipment
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Effective time management skills.
  • The ability to prioritise tasks
  • An excellent telephone manner
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Appropriate keyboard skills.
  • The ability to navigate IT systems, inc. Excel, Work and PowerPoint.
Desirable
  • Patient administration background
  • Knowledge of the Paris system.
  • Advanced keyboard skills
Other RequirementsEssential
  • There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.

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