Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

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 patient data on RIO patient information system

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.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG25-285-LB

Job locations

Lillyhall Business Park

Jubilee Road

Workington

CA14 4HA


Job description

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.

Job description

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

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant medical terminology
  • Working knowledge of Patient Information Systems, e.g. RiO

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation and procedures

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Audio-typing skills.
  • Minute-taking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of NHS Procedures and Policies

Desirable

  • Demonstrate ability to manage fast paced workload
Person Specification

Education & Qulaifications

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant medical terminology
  • Working knowledge of Patient Information Systems, e.g. RiO

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation and procedures

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Audio-typing skills.
  • Minute-taking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of NHS Procedures and Policies

Desirable

  • 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 details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lillyhall Business Park

Jubilee Road

Workington

CA14 4HA


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lillyhall Business Park

Jubilee Road

Workington

CA14 4HA


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Team manager

Leanne Wilson

Leanne.wilson@cntw.nhs.uk

01900705850

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG25-285-LB

Job locations

Lillyhall Business Park

Jubilee Road

Workington

CA14 4HA


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