Medical Secretary

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dunfermline seeks a Support Medical Secretary to provide essential administrative and secretarial support within the Acute Services Medical Directorate. Candidates should have proven secretarial skills, be competent audio typists, and possess knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. This role requires excellent communication abilities and the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Proven secretarial and administrative experience is essential.
• Competent in audio typing with computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of NHS waiting times and medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to specialties.
• Work collaboratively or independently when needed.
• Communicate effectively in English to perform duties.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Audio typing

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role

We require a Support Medical Secretary to join our team, providing administrative and secretarial support to specialties within the Acute Services Medical Directorate.

Person specification

You should have proven secretarial and administrative experience and possess excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. You should be a competent audio typist with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of NHS waiting times is desirable; knowledge of medical terminology and NHS systems and processes would be an advantage.

Flexibility and collaboration

You are required to be a flexible and motivated individual, with the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is also required.

Enquiries

For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Thomson, Admin & Secretarial Services Manager, ASMD, on 01592 643355 ext 21386

Other information

Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

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.