Medical Support Secretary

Main area Administration Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - happy to discuss flexible working) Job  

Employer Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Riverside Centre Town Prestwich Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/03/2026 23:59

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.

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.

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. The post holder is also responsible for managing the Care Plan Approach (CPA) forward planner to ensure all CPA appointments are booked within the agreed timeframe.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 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.

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

• Relevant level 3 competency-based qualification (such as RSA or NVQ), 2 years previous office experience or equal demonstrative experience.

• Working in a confidential environment
• Use of office equipment.
• Typing
• Medical terminology
• Contact with patients / service users.

• The Data Protection Act
• Use of EPR systems
• Use of office equipment

• The ability to prioritise tasks
• The ability to navigate IT systems, inc. Excel, Work and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the Paris system.
• Advanced keyboard skills

• There is an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.

Important Information about working for GMMH:

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