Older Peoples Medical Secretary

An opportunity has arisen for a part time medical Secretary post within Older People's Services for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust which is situated in the Etherow Building at Tameside Hospital. The role will provide a comprehensive administrative / secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrist Team and supporting trainees., Provision of full secretarial service to Consultant and his/her supporting medical team which includes typing letters, psychiatric reports, non-clinical typing and recording minutes of meetings, information gathering and circulating correspondence, dealing with internal and external mail (paper and electronic), managing this communication by responding to routine matters.

Filing, scanning and photocopying documents.

To deal with telephone enquiries (often from patients who are distressed) and give advice wherever possible, in a diplomatic and sensitive way, following these through with the appropriate member of staff, in a responsible and tactful manner.

Responsible for recording referrals, appointments and related information in a timely manner in accordance with the Data Quality Policy and supporting Data Quality Guidelines and to directly collate and input data on PARIS in relation to outpatient activity.

Arrange urgent clinic appointments, ensuring all relevant departments are notified accordingly including Community Mental Health Teams.

Ensure the prompt typing of discharge summaries, subsequent follow up appointment letters, reports and general correspondence within agreed standards.

The post-holder will be flexible and use their own initiative to organise their workload, dependent upon the priorities and requirements at that time. Sensitivity to people with mental health needs is essential within this role

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.