Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Secretary
The closing date is 28 August 2025
Medical Secretary position working in the Memory Matters North Cumbria team based at Lillyhall Business Centre
Main duties of the job
Making up assessment clinics, taking typing from the Big Hand transcription system as well as work from the CMB in-box which entails formatting letters.
Setting up of doctors clinics.
Liaising with outside agencies such as adult social care, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals.
Minute taking for multidisciplinary meetings
Recording of data on excel spreadsheet
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job responsibilities
The main duties are supporting the medical team as well as the clinical team which comprises of nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists. The role is varied, interesting and enjoyable.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 14th August 2025
Closing date : 28th August 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education & Qulaifications
* RSA Level III/OCR3 in Text Processing/NVQ 3 in Business and Administration (including text preparation) plus knowledge acquired through further experience
* Educated to O-Level / GCSE standard
Knowledge & Experince
* Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant medical terminology
* Working knowledge of Patient Information Systems, e.g. RiO
* Working knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation and procedures
Skills and Competencies
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
* Knowledge of NHS Procedures and Policies
* Demonstrate ability to manage fast paced workload
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.
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
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