Medical Secretary

We are looking for a dedicated Medical Secretary with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working full time, 40 hours a week at Cygnet Appletree, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an acute service for women.

Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understanding, stabilising and breaking the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users’ lives.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to people’s lives.

Your day-to-day…

1. Provide a high standard of secretarial support to members of the medical team
2. Maintain a good working relationship with clinicians & caring professionals
3. Attend & take minutes at a variety of clinical meetings, hearings & tribunals
4. Produce high quality admission & discharge summaries & tribunal reports
5. Type minutes, care plan approach reports & care plan outcomes
6. Create & maintain patient records & paper files

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

1. Strong career progression opportunities
2. Expert supervision & support
3. Pension scheme
4. “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is…

1. Service orientated, with Medical Secretary experience & knowledge of mental health
2. Flexible, adaptable, organised & responsible
3. An excellent typist, preferably to RSA 2 level & with audio transcription skills
4. Calm under pressure & able to work independently & as part of a team
5. A strong written & verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
6. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word and databases

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.