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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Secretary/Assistant Team Leader - Psychology

The closing date is 09 September 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our Psychology Administration Team as a Medical Secretary / Assistant Team Leader.

This is a newly created role which provides great opportunity for collaboration and autonomy, as part of an established administration team. You will be responsible for the daily administrative tasks that are necessary in supporting a large Psychology service.

Broad experience of NHS IT systems and experience in a secretarial job are essential to this role. Applicants with experience in an NHS /medical setting would be an advantage.

You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to provide the required support for queries, questions, advice, and provide support for both patients and the widespread clinical team, comprising of Neuropsychologists, Clinical health Psychologists, and Staff support Psychologists. In return, you will join a supportive team as part of an expanding and growing service.

This post is based at the Salford Royal site, in the Clinical Sciences Building.

There will be a combination of onsite working and working from home (to be discussed at interview)

This post is full time 37.5 hours a week, working Monday - Friday

**Please Note, this is a 12 month fixed term post**

Main duties of the job

• You will need to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.
• You will need to be a self-motivated individual with proven secretarial skills, excellent audio typing ability, diary management, and an excellent telephone manner as is the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• You will need to be able to work to set deadlines and be calm under pressure as this is a very busy and at times demanding environment with a willingness to undertake and learn new tasks.
• You will be responsible for the coordination of patient care with surgical colleagues within the trust, for patients undergoing treatment in relation to awake craniotomy, Deep brain stimulation, and epilepsy.
• Daily tasks will involve, but not be limited to, Outcoming of appointments, answering of telephones, booking appointments, liaising with patients, email management, room booking, waiting list management, audio typing & processing of referrals.
• You will deputise for the current Team Leader where necessary and help support managerial colleagues and key stake holders, contributing to the direction and growth of the service.
• You will be responsible for supervision, staff rotas, raising of invoices, rostering data input for annual leave and sickness.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-NMT-AC422-26-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8LN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent

Desirable

• Customer care or equivalent qualification
• Medical terminology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant months experience in a health care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar role and/ or managing staff

Skills

Essential

• Proven IT skills
• Good communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent

Desirable

• Customer care or equivalent qualification
• Medical terminology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant months experience in a health care setting

Desirable

• Previous experience in similar role and/ or managing staff

Skills

Essential

• Proven IT skills
• Good communication skills

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Operational Manager

Paul Fitton

[email protected]

01612062257

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-NMT-AC422-26-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8LN

United Kingdom

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