215418 Medical Secretary

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a candidate to provide essential medical secretarial and administrative support within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes equality and diversity, and applicants must meet PVG Scheme requirements.

Qualifications

• Membership in the PVG Scheme required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical secretarial and administrative support to clinicians.

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Important Notice

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently required. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Role Responsibilities

To provide medical secretarial and administrative support to clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Application Advice

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position. The vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. We recommend completing and submitting your application promptly.

Requirements

This role requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the relevant regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and approved before starting in the role.

Additional Information

For further details on the role responsibilities and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification available via the links at the bottom of the screen.