Medical Secretary

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Medical Secretary to join Women Services at Perth Royal Infirmary. The role requires accurate keyboard skills and audio typing, with knowledge of software systems essential for daily admin tasks.

Medical terminology is desirable, and teamwork is important to support the clinical team. The post involves 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with informal enquiries through Connie Trayner, Admin Services Manager.

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills with accurate typing ability and speed.
• Audio typing with Winscribe experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of software systems is essential for admin tasks.
• Medical terminology is desirable for clinical correspondence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and teamwork.
• Able to work as part of a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support within Women Services at Perth Royal Infirmary.
• Prepare and manage confidential documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate appointments and maintain clinic or ward diaries.
• Assist healthcare professionals with administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Audio typing

Software knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Winscribe

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The Women, Children & Families Clinical Group have a vacancy for the post of Medical Secretary to work within Women Services, Perth Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a Medical Secretary who possesses good, accurate keyboard skills, including the ability to audio type (Winscribe). Knowledge of software systems is essential. Medical terminology is desirable. The successful candidate must possess good oral and communication skills and have knowledge of general office duties. You will have a pleasant and helpful manner and work well as part of a team.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Connie Trayner, Admin Services Manager 01382 660111 (ext 71327)

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week – Monday - Friday

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.

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