About this role
Job summary
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship under current immigration rules.
At GMMH we are investing significantly into our Community Mental Health provision.
Role is based at Moorside Unit which is a patient facing site at Trafford General Hospital in Trafford. Working in a fast paced environment providing administrative support within the Medical Secretary team for Consultants and clinicians within the Trafford Directorate. We are looking for 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 typing of medical documents and other correspondence, actioning any requirements identified in minutes/typing, along with diary management of consultants. You will be responsible for supporting the Trust in achieving relevant performance targets.
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
To support the medical secretary team, in providing a comprehensive administrative service to the medical teams within the Trafford Directorate.
We are looking for 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 typing of medical documents and other correspondence, actioning any requirements identified in minutes/typing, along with diary management of consultants. You will be responsible for supporting the Trust in achieving relevant performance targets.
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
Experience Essential
Office Experience
Desirable
Patient facing experience, EPR systems experience.
Knowledge Essential
Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality.
Desirable
Medical Terminology, Mental health and NHS knowledge.
Education Essential
Competency based qualification or demonstrable experience.
Desirable
IT qualifications - ECDL, CLAIT.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Office skills/experience.
Desirable
EPR systems knowledge.
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 Medical Secretaries, Moorside Unit, Trafford General Hospital
Moorside Road
Davyhulme, Urmston
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)