213683 Medical Secretary CP40 (EG)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled medical secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to clinicians. This role is vital for the efficient operation of the service, involving management of waiting lists, appointment systems, and collaboration with clinical teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to equality and diversity, where your contributions will help enhance the healthcare experience for all patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical secretarial roles is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage waiting lists and ensure compliance with waiting time standards.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues for efficient service delivery.

Skills

Medical Secretarial Skills

Administrative Support

Appointment Management

Education

Relevant Secretarial Qualification

Job description

Job Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Role Purpose: To provide comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative services to clinicians and other members of the multi-professional team, contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage allocated waiting lists on a day-to-day basis.
2. Support the Radiology directorate in delivering agreed waiting times.
3. Monitor and implement changes to appointment systems to ensure all patients meet their waiting time targets.
4. Collaborate with clinical colleagues to ensure compliance with waiting time standards.

Additional Information:

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early.

For detailed information about the role and the required skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have questions, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].