Medical Secretary

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Preston is seeking a dedicated Medical Secretary for the Forensic Inpatient Department. In this role, you will provide comprehensive secretarial support and manage sensitive patient information. Ideal candidates have strong IT and communication skills, along with attention to detail and a background in a clinical setting. Flexible working options are encouraged.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a secretarial role within a clinical environment.
• Flexible approach to covering colleagues during absences.

Responsibilities

• Provide a secretarial service including audio transcription and document preparation.
• Support weekly MDT meetings and manage sensitive patient information.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of medical terminology

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and professional Medical Secretary to join the Specialist Network within the Forensic Inpatient Department at Guild Lodge, Whittingham. This role is ideal for someone with strong secretarial skills who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about supporting high-quality patient care. You'll be part of a motivated and supportive team, working closely with consultants and junior doctors to ensure the smooth running of services. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is truly valued and you can make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

As a Forensic Inpatient Medical Secretary you will provide a comprehensive and professional secretarial service to the medical team, including audio transcription, live typing, and document preparation. You will support weekly MDT meetings, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and manage sensitive patient information with discretion and accuracy.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The role requires excellent IT and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a flexible approach to covering colleagues during periods of absence. Your attention to detail and understanding of medical terminology will be key to your success in this role.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Flexible Working

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss this options at interview.