Medical Personal AssistantinPrestwichinPrestwichPUBLISHED FRI 21 MAR 2025
Greater Manchester Policerj3u4spY
Opportunity to work in a specialist community mental health team focused on supporting young people with complex needs.
Engagement in a dynamic and fulfilling role that contributes significantly to the multi-disciplinary approach in mental health care.
Generous annual leave policy, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service for work-life balance.
Access to additional benefits such as a well-structured pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice car scheme.
Participation in a supportive work environment that encourages continuous professional development and skill enhancement.
Ability to work within a prestigious organization like Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust, recognized for its innovative services.
An engaging and vibrant work location in Greater Manchester, known for its friendly community and diverse cultural offerings.
Join the Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) team as a Medical Personal Assistant at our dedicated facility in Prestwich! If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this is your chance to step into a fulfilling role where you’ll support our consultants and clinical staff in providing exceptional care to adolescents facing complex challenges. We’re looking for someone organised, motivated, and ready to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team in a vibrant community that values innovation and compassionate service.
You don’t need to be a healthcare expert—just bring your strong secretarial skills and a positive attitude! Proficiency in Microsoft applications and past medical secretarial experience will help you shine in this role, but we’re more than happy to support your ongoing development. Benefit from a generous salary starting from £26,530 to £29,114 annually, plus 27 days of annual leave that grows with your time here. Join us where you’ll enjoy a comprehensive wellbeing programme and be part of a community that celebrates warmth and connection, all while forging a meaningful career in healthcare!
You don’t need to be a healthcare expert—just bring your strong secretarial skills and a positive attitude! Proficiency in Microsoft applications and past medical secretarial experience will help you shine in this role, but we’re more than happy to support your ongoing development. Benefit from a generous salary starting from £26,530 to £29,114 annually, plus 27 days of annual leave that grows with your time here. Join us where you’ll enjoy a comprehensive wellbeing programme and be part of a community that celebrates warmth and connection, all while forging a meaningful career in healthcare!
Opportunity to work in a specialist community mental health team focused on supporting young people with complex needs.
Engagement in a dynamic and fulfilling role that contributes significantly to the multi-disciplinary approach in mental health care.
Generous annual leave policy, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service for work-life balance.
Access to additional benefits such as a well-structured pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice car scheme.
Participation in a supportive work environment that encourages continuous professional development and skill enhancement.
Ability to work within a prestigious organization like Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust, recognized for its innovative services.
An engaging and vibrant work location in Greater Manchester, known for its friendly community and diverse cultural offerings.
Job Summary
FCAMHS NW is a specialist community mental health team commissioned by NHS England based on the Prestwich site. The team works with young people up to the age of 18 who present with complex needs and high-risk behaviours.
GU is one of a number of medium secure adolescent forensic units across the country providing highly specialised care in a secure environment, for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 years. Within the unit is a purpose-built intensive care facility.
Applicants are invited for the post of full time Medical Personal Assistant. Applicants must demonstrate secretarial experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications. Experience in using an electronic patient system would be beneficial but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Within this role the applicant will provide a full and comprehensive PA role to multiple consultants, clinical staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team within the Specialist Services Network.
This role will also be responsible for the effective coordination of the referral system.
We require a highly motivated, dynamic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, who has an interest and positive attitude to working with adolescents. Experience of working within an adolescent community mental health team would be desirable.
You will have an organised and flexible approach, with the ability to prioritise your workload and relate to all types of people. Your excellent IT and interpersonal skills will also ensure that you'll have no trouble fitting into this busy, interesting role.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7
Job locations
Prestwich
Gardener Unit, Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
See attached detailed job description and person specification
Staff Benefits
Education Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided c
FCAMHS NW is a specialist community mental health team commissioned by NHS England based on the Prestwich site. The team works with young people up to the age of 18 who present with complex needs and high-risk behaviours.
GU is one of a number of medium secure adolescent forensic units across the country providing highly specialised care in a secure environment, for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 years. Within the unit is a purpose-built intensive care facility.
Applicants are invited for the post of full time Medical Personal Assistant. Applicants must demonstrate secretarial experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications. Experience in using an electronic patient system would be beneficial but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Within this role the applicant will provide a full and comprehensive PA role to multiple consultants, clinical staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team within the Specialist Services Network.
This role will also be responsible for the effective coordination of the referral system.
We require a highly motivated, dynamic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, who has an interest and positive attitude to working with adolescents. Experience of working within an adolescent community mental health team would be desirable.
You will have an organised and flexible approach, with the ability to prioritise your workload and relate to all types of people. Your excellent IT and interpersonal skills will also ensure that you'll have no trouble fitting into this busy, interesting role.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7
Job locations
Prestwich
Gardener Unit, Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
See attached detailed job description and person specification
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Staff Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Education Essential
- Relevant Level 3 competency based qualification (RSA/OCR/NVQ/Business Admin)
- IT related qualification, AMSPAR
- Experience of EPR system
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Evidence of leadership, supervisory skills
- NHS experience, preferably in a mental health setting
- Experience of working as part of a time, working to tight deadlines
- Ability to navigate microsoft packages, ie Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook etc
- Knowledge of referrals, admission and discharge policies and procedures
- Minute taking experience
- Experience of using a digital dictation system
- Relevant Level 3 competency based qualification (RSA/OCR/NVQ/Business Admin)
- IT related qualification, AMSPAR
- Experience of EPR system
- Previous medical secretarial experience
- Evidence of leadership, supervisory skills
- NHS experience, preferably in a mental health setting
- Experience of working as part of a time, working to tight deadlines
- Ability to navigate microsoft packages, ie Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook etc
- Knowledge of referrals, admission and discharge policies and procedures
- Minute taking experience
- Experience of using a digital dictation system
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided c
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