Medical Secretary - 6 Month FTC
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,110 to £29,110 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | North West, BL8 2BS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
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 (Monday - Friday) helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.
Note: This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making difference to people’s lives.
Your day-to-day...
Manage diary arrangements and prepare relevant papers for meetings.
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
To attend ward rounds with the multi-disciplinary team and patients in attendance. To take accurate minutes, summarising discussions and noting related actions. To ensure that ward round summaries are then saved in a timely manner on the electronic patient information system.
Create & maintain patient records & paper files
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
A salary of £29,110 per annum
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
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, ideally 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.
What next?
If you care about making a difference– we want to talk to you.
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