Medical Secretary - FTC

This six-month fixed-term Medical Secretary post is based at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson, a secure mental health service for men. The work centres on managing diaries, preparing papers, taking minutes at clinical meetings, hearings and tribunals, and writing admission, discharge and tribunal reports for the clinical team. It is a full-time, Monday to Friday role, and the post-holder must type well and have mental health experience.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

• Attend and take minutes at clinical meetings, hearings and tribunals
• Produce high-quality admission and discharge summaries and tribunal reports
• Attend ward rounds with the multidisciplinary team and minute discussions and actions
• Save ward round summaries promptly to the electronic patient information system
• Create and maintain patient records and paper files
• Manage diary arrangements and prepare papers for meetings
• Maintain good working relationships with clinicians and caring professionals
• Help ensure the safe and smooth running of services for people in care

• Medical secretary experience

• Knowledge of mental health
• Excellent typing skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and databases
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Enhanced DBS check

• Flexible, adaptable, organised and responsible
• Calm under pressure, able to work independently and in a team
• Service orientated

• RSA 2 level typing
• Audio transcription skills

• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts on shopping, travel and leisure
• Healthcare and financial benefits
• Employee referral scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision and support
• Professional development