Medical Secretary Trafford

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a well-organised Medical Secretary to join the Trafford Directorate at Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital. The role involves supporting Consultants and clinicians, typing medical documents, and diary management to ensure smooth patient care.

You will be part of a fast-paced environment, contributing to performance targets and providing an essential administrative service to the medical teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Typing of medical documents and correspondence.
• Diary management for consultants and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Medical Secretary team.
• Type medical documents and other correspondence.
• Action items identified in minutes/typing and manage diaries for consultants.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Diary management

Administrative support

Job description

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship under current immigration rules.

At GMMH we are investing significantly into our Community Mental Health provision.

Role is based at Moorside Unit which is a patient facing site at Trafford General Hospital in Trafford. Working in a fast paced environment providing administrative support within the Medical Secretary team for Consultants and clinicians within the Trafford Directorate. We are looking for 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 typing of medical documents and other correspondence, actioning any requirements identified in minutes/typing, along with diary management of consultants. You will be responsible for supporting the Trust in achieving relevant performance targets.

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.

To support the medical secretary team, in providing a comprehensive administrative service to the medical teams within the Trafford Directorate.

We are looking for 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 typing of medical documents and other correspondence, actioning any requirements identified in minutes/typing, along with diary management of consultants. You will be responsible for supporting the Trust in achieving relevant performance targets.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Steven Richbell Job title: Community Admin Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 357 1340