KM262675 - Medical Secretary

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Psychotherapy Department for an experienced secretary to join the team. The post holder will be required to provide secretarial and administrative support across the team.

This post requires previous sustained secretarial/administrative work experience as essential, preferably gained in a similar environment. Applicants should be qualified to HNC level or equivalent with a minimum of 5 Standard Grades including English.

Qualifications

• Previous sustained secretarial/administrative experience is essential.
• Qualified to HNC level or equivalent with at least 5 Standard Grades including English.
• Experience with Dragon Dictation and Trakcare, plus excellent communication and confidentiality when dealing with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support across the Psychotherapy Department.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Patient‑focused approach

Education

HNC level or equivalent

5 Standard Grades including English

Tools

Dragon Dictation

Trakcare

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within the Psychotherapy Department for an experienced secretary to join the team. The post holder will be required to provide secretarial and administrative support across the team.

This post requires previous sustained secretarial/administrative work experience as essential, preferably gained in a similar environment. Candidates should be qualified to HNC level or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 Standard Grades or equivalent including English.

Experience in Dragon Dictation and Trakcare, excellent communication skills, confidentiality and a sensitive approach to dealing with patients are also essential for this post.

Interviews will take place on 01 December 2026

Informal enquiries to Carol Deans, Assistant Support Manager, Division B, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service, [e-mail], 01224 557546

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.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.