About this role
Job summary
At GMMH we are investing significantly into our Community Mental Health provision.
To support the Medical PA in providing a comprehensive administrative service to the medical teams within Salford Community Mental Health Team.
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.
Main duties of the job
Undertake audio clerical duties for your consultants, including minute taking as required, clinical letters, reports discharge correspondence and clinical activity data inputting. This may include administrative support relating to consultant tutorial work.
Liaise with General Practitioner regarding clinic and domiciliary visits. Liaise with outside agencies, including Social Services, Coroner's office, other hospitals, general and geriatric, medical services, clients, and their relatives using their knowledge and judgement of any given situation.
Support the Physical Health team with administrative duties.
To facilitate and manage, including minuting and dissemination of minutes, for any meetings requested relevant to your role or during time of cover for colleagues' absence.
Use of Microsoft packages.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
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 Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
Knowledge of patient systems
Experience Essential
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
Office experience
Experience Essential
Experience of working in NHS
Desirable
Experience of admin duties and skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cromwell House CMHT
Cromwell House
Eccles
M30 0GT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)