Inpatient Medical Secretary – Flexible, Live Minute-Taking

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is looking for an Inpatient Medical Secretary to support its Adult Mental Health inpatient services in Ormskirk. The role involves providing essential administrative support, managing consultant diaries, and live-typing during patient meetings. Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and relevant education, including a NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience. This position is key to ensuring high-quality care and supporting a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education, including Mathematics and English.
• Experience working in an office environment.
• Experience as a secretary is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to the inpatient mental health team.
• Manage consultant diaries and coordinate patient MDTs.
• Attend patient meetings and live-type notes in real time.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate with professionals

Ability to cope under pressure

Experience of live minute taking

Education

Good level of general education including Mathematics and English at GCSE Grade 4 or above

NVQ Level 4 in Business and Admin or equivalent experience

OCR level III or equivalent word processing experience

Tools

Microsoft applications

Other IT systems

Job description

A regional healthcare organization is looking for an Inpatient Medical Secretary to support its Adult Mental Health inpatient services in Ormskirk. The role involves providing essential administrative support, managing consultant diaries, and live-typing during patient meetings. Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and relevant education, including a NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience. This position is key to ensuring high-quality care and supporting a dynamic team.