Medical Secretary Support -St Margarets Hospital

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Medical Secretary Support -St Margarets Hospital The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a full time Medical Secretary to a Consultant Psychiatrist/s and their Medical Team/s. This is an office based role We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who is flexible and has excellent secretarial and communication skills. You must have the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure and be able to deal sympathetically with patients and relatives of people with mental health problems. The Medical Secretaries are an important part of a team and are very much in the front line with the patients and their families. To provide a vital link for staff, patients, relatives and outside agencies as required. Main duties of the job Your main responsibilities will be to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Consultant and their team. This role is office based in order to provide on hand support to the consultant and team members. Good organisation and adaptability to learning new systems is essential. Audio typing skills and previous secretarial experience in a similar role would be highly beneficial. Previous medical secretarial experience in a mental health or other NHS setting with clinical systems knowledge is desirable. About us Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you. Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed. Details Date posted 07 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 364-B-353-A Job locations The Mental Health Unit St Margarets Hospital Epping CM16 6TN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To become an effective member of the Medical Secretariat, developing productive working relationships with other members of the team, developing and demonstrating a sound understanding of the aims and business activities of the Trust. To ensure that all dealings are conducted in a manner that reflects the professional reputation of the Secretariat. To work flexibly to provide efficient, high quality secretarial, administrative and support services to the Consultant and their medical colleagues as required and to maintain office cover. To produce documents such as clinic letters and discharge summaries. Clinicians reports, general correspondence, minutes, presentatio