Medical Secretary | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organisation in Lancashire is seeking a post holder to manage office administration for medical staff. The role involves effective secretarial support ensuring accurate record keeping, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. Applicants should have experience in medical audio-typing and proficiency in various electronic systems. The position supports flexible working to enhance work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in medical audio-typing.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Proficient in using clinical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage office administration of the Consultant and medical staff.
• Organise own time and manage workload effectively.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and safeguard information.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Proficiency with word-processing

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

The post holder will manage the office administration of the Consultant and other medical staff within the team, providing an efficient and effective secretarial service to support medical staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective clinical service.

Responsibilities

• Organise own time and manage and prioritise workload, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with efficiently and that record keeping is accurate and complete.
• Utilise good communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and external agencies as required.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills including medical audio-typing.
• Utilise a range of technical skills including word-processing, email and computerised diary systems, and employ a range of electronic systems relating to clinical records.
• Maintain the confidential nature of all work and safeguard information.
• Cover for absent colleagues as necessary for short periods of time such as annual leave and short-term sickness.

Requirements

• Excellent organisational skills including medical audio-typing.
• Proficiency with word-processing, email, computerised diary systems and electronic clinical record systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills to liaise with colleagues and external agencies.

Interview Date: To be arranged

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available. We are a no smoking organisation.

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. 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 these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025