Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Medical Personal Assistant

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly organised Band 4 Medical Personal Assistant (37.5 hours per week) to work with the CAMHS Specialist services at Junction 17. We are seeking an medical personal assistant with a can-do attitude who enjoys working in a large team and demonstrates a commitment to delivering high quality administration support in an efficient and timely manner.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced busy work environment, have a flexible approach and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities then CAMHS Specialist services offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career aspirations.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Main duties of the job

To provide a full and comprehensive PA role to multiple consultants, clinical staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team within the Specialist Services Care Group.

You will be a well organised and experienced administrator with knowledge of medical terminology. You will ensure all consultants and clinicians within your area of responsibility are organised and equipped to fulfil their responsibilities. Appropriate electronic and paper filing systems will be maintained, along with coordinating their clinical activities.

To carry out all relevant tasks pertinent to the Specialist role of the Consultant Psychiatrists.

This role will be responsible for the effective coordination of the referral system.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

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.

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

437-7581579

Job locations

Junction 17

Prestwich, Bury New Road, Manchester.

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Level 3 competency based qualification (RSA/OCR/NVQ/Business Admin)

Desirable

  • IT related qualification, AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of EPR system (GMMH Paris System)
  • Evidence of Leadership/supervisory skills
  • 2 years previous medical Secretary experience or equal demonstrative experience
  • Evidence of leadership/supervisory skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of referrals, admission, discharge procedures and processes
  • NHS experience, preferably in a MH setting
  • Minute taking experience
  • Experience of working as part of a team/tight deadlines
  • Digital dictation experience Audio typing (Dict8 software)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Level 3 competency based qualification (RSA/OCR/NVQ/Business Admin)

Desirable

  • IT related qualification, AMSPAR

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of EPR system (GMMH Paris System)
  • Evidence of Leadership/supervisory skills
  • 2 years previous medical Secretary experience or equal demonstrative experience
  • Evidence of leadership/supervisory skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of referrals, admission, discharge procedures and processes
  • NHS experience, preferably in a MH setting
  • Minute taking experience
  • Experience of working as part of a team/tight deadlines
  • Digital dictation experience Audio typing (Dict8 software)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Junction 17

Prestwich, Bury New Road, Manchester.

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Junction 17

Prestwich, Bury New Road, Manchester.

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Tolulope Obatusin

tolulope.obatusin@gmmh.nhs.uk

01613582436

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

437-7581579

Job locations

Junction 17

Prestwich, Bury New Road, Manchester.

Prestwich

M25 3BL


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