Forensic Medicine Secretary

Confidential

Dundee

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Dundee seeks an experienced Secretary to join the Centre for Forensic Medicine and Dentistry. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Secretary and consultant forensic pathologists, ensuring autopsy examinations are completed within contractual timeframes.

This role requires audio typing, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong IT skills with Access, Excel, Word and Email.

Qualifications

Positive attitude with enthusiasm and ability to ensure a high quality of service.
Reliability demonstrating a good attendance record and timekeeping.
Pro-active through forward planning own workload.
Self-motivated with an ability to work with minimum supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient IT skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitating administrative duties to ensure autopsy examinations are undertaken within the contractual timeframe.
Preparation and requesting information to facilitate autopsy examination on behalf of the forensic pathologists.
Maintaining and inputting into information management systems to ensure effective communication and efficient record keeping.
Effective communication with a multidisciplinary team to ensure provision of autopsy service in Tayside.
Student engagement as part of their attendance at the department for education and training.
You will work closely with COPFS, Police Scotland, primary and secondary care and contribute to the team delivery of investigation into sudden deaths in the Tayside region.