214004 (PP)Medical Secretary

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary to join their Older Adults Psychology Department. This role involves providing vital secretarial support, including audio transcription and administrative tasks, while ensuring confidentiality and a high level of attention to detail. The ideal candidate will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, alongside a courteous demeanor for interacting with a diverse range of individuals. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected healthcare organization while enjoying a flexible working schedule.

Qualifications

• Keen attention to detail and good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• A polite and courteous manner is required when dealing with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services including audio transcription of clinical correspondence.
• Perform administrative work, filing, and tracking notes.

Skills

Audio Transcription

Administrative Skills

Attention to Detail

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Confidentiality Understanding

Polite Communication

Organizational Skills

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.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

Psychology Department

Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Medical Secretary

22.2 Hour Post

Band 3

£26,869 - £28,998 pro rata per annum

Part time vacancy for a Medical Secretary has arisen in the Older Adults Psychology Department based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside.

This post will primarily involve a secretarial service within the directorate to include audio transcription of clinical correspondence, administrative work, filing and tracking notes.

A keen attention to detail is essential as are good literacy and numeracy skills and a good understanding of confidentiality.

As you will be required to deal with a wide range of people, a polite and courteous manner is required as well as a methodical, organised approach to work.

Current working days: Mon-Wed

Further details can be obtained in the full job description.

Informal enquiries can be made to Jaana Campbell, Training Administrator on 0131 537 6913 or .

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.