Job overview
The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences is one of the largest in the UK and provides world class innovative patient care across 11 hospital sites in Greater Manchester. An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen within MCCN working for some of the most inspirational consultants in the NHS based at Salford Royal Hospital.
1 x 37.5 hours (based at Wythenshawe hospital)
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals with relevant experience to join our high performing and successful team providing Neurology services to Greater Manchester patients.
The post will provide you with an exciting challenge and give you the opportunity to play a key-supporting role in a rapidly growing service which currently serves a population of 3.2 million.
MCCN is committed to supporting and developing it's team during this exciting time of service transformation, and has a track record of developing medical secretaries into more senior operational roles.
Please enquire if would like to discuss working hours options further.
Main duties of the job
You must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work both as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will be able to organise and prioritise your own workload and balance this with the demands of a busy, diverse and varied role. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, RSA II or equivalent typing, excellent audio typing skills, waiting list management, medical terminology, proven organisational skills, 18 week (RTT) standards and a strong commitment to personal and professional development is desired.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to organise work independently and adapt to changing priorities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook, audio typing experience
- Good all round secretarial knowledge of all office practice and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Trust’s current Information Technology systems (e.g. Medisec, iSOFT, PAS).
Qualifications
Essential
- RSA II and above or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in medical secretarial studies
- ECDL
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This advert is for Medical Secretary - Neurology with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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