Job overview
This post forms part of a service currently subject to a service improvement and redesign programme. Service delivery models, roles and structures will be reviewed as part of the improvement process, which may result in changes and a consultation process in line with the Trust’s Organisational Change Policy.
The Trust is committed to supporting staff throughout this process and ensuring fair and transparent decision-making.
At LSCFT we are passionate about providing high quality patient centred care. We are currently recruiting a forward thinking, reliable, enthusiastic established administration professional to join our busy administration team as a Medical Secretary based at Shawbrook House, aligned to The Bay Network.
As a vital team member you will provide excellent administration and communication skills and work flexibly in response to the service needs. You will provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the specified Consultant(s) and the Multi Disciplinary Team. You will facilitate the organisation of the workload for the Consultant(s) and co-ordinate your activities with other medical Secretaries and administration colleagues, to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided. You will also provide day to day support to the CAMHS team and administration colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, be computer literate and be able to use a variety of systems including Excel and Microsoft Office. You must also have significant administration experience including minute taking and audio typing and possess excellent time management skills along with the ability to manage competing demands and priorities.
This is a varied, demanding and busy role and would suit someone who is highly motivated and capable of working on their own initiative, with a minimum level of supervision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of secretarial duties
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Agenda
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Medical secretarial role
- Audio Typing
- Administration of meetings – organising, minute taking, document management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Level of education including Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent
- Business Administration NVQ 4 or equivalent ECDL
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This advert is for Medical Secretary with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, 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 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.
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