Medical Support Secretary

Job title:

Medical Support Secretary

Company:

NHS

Job description

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.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 over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.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 posted26 June 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number437-7176155Job locationsEdenfieldPrestwich SitePrestwichM25 3BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee attached detailed job description and person specification:Staff benefitsPay 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 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card DiscountsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee attached detailed job description and person specification:Staff benefitsPay 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 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card DiscountsPerson 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

• Use of VDU.
• 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

• Use of VDU.
• 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.

Expected salary

£24625 – 25674 per year

Location

Prestwich, Greater Manchester

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:22:53 GMT

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