Job summary
We are looking for a confident Medical Secretary with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working full time, 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet St Teilo House.
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 Health Care 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: 26 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £29,110 to £29,110 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: VPF70CCE87
- Job locations: Gwent, NP22 5NF, 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 full timeMedical Secretaryto join our team at Cygnet St Teilo House to provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service to the Consultant Psychiatrists and MDT.
You will work 40 hours a week, 9am 5pm Monday to Friday.
The Medical Secretary role is seen as an integral part to the smooth running of the service. Flexibility and good, close working relationships with colleagues will therefore, be of paramount importance.
The role comprises a wide range of specific duties and requires competence in word processing, keyboard skills, data capture, audio typing, communication and organisational and customer care skills.
Your Day-to-Day... Provide a high standard of secretarial support to members of the medical team 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 Type minutes, care plan approach reports & care plan outcomes Create & maintain patient records & paper files.We are looking for someone who is... Service orientated, with Medical Secretary experience & knowledge of mental health Flexible, adaptable, organised & responsible An excellent typist, preferably 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.Why Cygnet? Well offer youSalary: £29,110 per year Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings.Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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This advert is for Medical Secretary with Cygnet Health Care in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £29,110 to £29,110 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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