We are looking for a dedicated Medical Secretary with a passion for making a difference to others.
You’ll be working full time, 40 hours per week, at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.
Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals.
There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.
Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.
Your day-to-day...
* Provide a high standard of secretarial support to members of the medical team
* Maintain a good working relationship with clinicians & caring professionals
* Attend & take minutes at a variety of clinical meetings, hearings & tribunals
* Produce high quality admission & discharge summaries & tribunal reports
* Type minutes, care plan approach reports & care plan outcomes
* Create & maintain patient records & paper files
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Pension scheme
* “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings
We are looking for someone who is...
* Service orientated, with Medical Secretary experience & knowledge of mental health
* Flexible, adaptable, organised & responsible
* An excellent typist, preferably to RSA 2 level & with audio transcription skills
* Calm under pressure & able to work independently & as part of a team
* A strong written & verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word and databases
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.