234191 Medical Secretary (AP)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking an individual to provide medical secretarial and administrative support to clinicians and multi-disciplinary teams. The role involves essential communication with various stakeholders and requires strong organizational skills. Applicants should be prepared for a busy work environment and be committed to supporting diverse candidates. This position is crucial in ensuring the efficiency of healthcare services offered by the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical secretarial work is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical secretarial and administrative support to clinicians.
• Assist multi-disciplinary teams with administrative tasks.

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.

WEEKDAYS 08:00-16:00 OR 08:30-16:30

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

To provide medical secretarial and administrative support to clinicians and other members of the multi disciplinary teams (MDT).

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Heather Lawrence on 01315362118 or at [e-mail]