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Job summary
We are looking for a confident Medical Secretary Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Details
- Date posted: 21 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £29,110 to £29,110 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VP4AB96010
- Job locations: North West, BL8 2BS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 peoples lives.
Your day-to-day...
- Manage diary arrangements and prepare relevant papers for meetings.
- Maintain a good working relations hip 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? Well 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.
Cygnethas 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.
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This advert is for Medical Secretary - 6 Month FTC with Cygnet Health Care in North West, England. It is listed as a Medical secretary role. The advertised salary is £29110.00 to £29110.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 20 Nov 2026.
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