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Medical Support Secretary

NHS

Prestwich

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

NHS seeks an enthusiastic Medical Support Secretary to deliver comprehensive administrative support to the medical teams at the Adult Forensic Service. The role involves organizing duties, typing medical correspondence, and coordinating clinical activities. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and secretarial skills, with relevant qualifications and experience in a confidential environment.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Blue Light Card Discounts
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

  • 2 years previous office experience or equal demonstrative experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Experience working in a confidential environment.

Responsibilities

  • Minute MDT ward rounds and type medical correspondence.
  • Coordinate clinical activities for Adult Forensic Service.
  • Ensure clinicians are organized to fulfill responsibilities.

Skills

Organizational skills
Communication
Typing

Education

Relevant level 3 competence qualification (RSA or NVQ)

Tools

EPR systems
Office equipment

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 job

You 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 us

Greater 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.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Pay 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 years

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
  • Relevant level 3 competency-based qualification (such as RSA or NVQ), 2 years previous office experience or equal demonstrative experience.
Experience
  • Use of VDU.
  • Working in a confidential environment
  • Use of office equipment.
  • Typing
  • Medical terminology
  • Contact with patients / service users.
Knowledge
  • The Data Protection Act
  • Use of EPR systems
  • Use of office equipment
Skills and Abilities
  • The ability to prioritise tasks
  • The ability to navigate IT systems, inc. Excel, Work and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of the Paris system.
  • Advanced keyboard skills
Other Requirements
  • There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,625 to £25,674 a yearper annum pro rata

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