Medical Secretary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Mental Health Team for a Medical Secretary working at Central Park Hub, working 37.50 hours per week. Working days will be Monday - Friday.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Medical Secretary who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high quality medical secretary.
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 job
To provide a comprehensive administrative service to identified medical teams within the North Manchester Division. The post holder will act as a PA for a number of consultants and line manage receptionist and medical support secretaries, where applicable to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.
The Medical Secretary will undertake general office duties including the typing of medical and other correspondence and actioning any requirements identified within the typing. They will be responsible for the management of administrative duties within their area of work including; ensuring the allocation of discharge summaries and their timely completion, updating and circulating the on-call rota as required, answering and managing calls from patients and their carers / relatives and other health and social care professionals.
They will be responsible for supporting the Trust in achieving relevant performance targets.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English
Desirable
- Secretarial Qualification
IT & System Skills
Essential
- Microsoft Office
- Audio Typing/DIct8
- EPR/Paris
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a busy office environment
- Experience of working in an office environment that ensures confidentiality is maintained at all times
- Experience of working in a supervisory role and/or management of staff
- o Experience of working with members of the general public. Including patients/service users
Desirable
- o Using EPR systems
Skills
Essential
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and plan conflicting and complex work demands
- Minute Taking/MDT Experience
Desirable
- Patient Administration backround
About the employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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.