Medical Secretary

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Medical Secretary for the Cowal Community Hospital in Dunoon. This fixed-term role (15 hours per week) requires an experienced and self-motivated individual capable of managing multiple tasks in a sensitive environment. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications, two years of secretarial experience, and an understanding of medical terminology. The role emphasizes confidence, discretion, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Induction and training provided

Support and supervision during the contract

Qualifications

• 2 years secretarial experience in any office environment.
• Knowledge of secretarial procedures, medical terminology is desirable.
• Ability to type at a minimum speed of 60 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks within the hospital setting.
• Provide secretarial support to hospital staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Calm and pleasant manner

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

3 Credit Standard Grades including English

Medical Secretarial Diploma or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary to join the admin team in Cowal Community Hospital, Dunoon on a Fixed Term, 15-hour part time contract for two days on a Tuesday and Wednesday.

We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, experienced and self-motivated individuals. Ability to take own initiative and prioritising own tasks in complex situations and to meet multiple deadlines. Calm, discreet, confidential, sensitive approach to dealing with patients. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will have a calm and pleasant manner, be well organised and able to work on your own initiative. You will have a good educational background with 3 Credit Standard Grades which must include English and either Secretarial Studies or equivalent. Knowledge of a range of secretarial procedures, 2 years secretarial experience including word processing in any office environment is essential. Medical Secretarial Diploma/BSMSA Certificate in Medical Secretarial Studies /Previous NHS secretarial experience Medical Terminology Certificate desirable RSA Stage 2 or 3 or equivalent experience (a minimum speed of 60 wpm).

Induction, training, support and supervision will be provided. This post is on a fixed term basis and is expected to be reviewed on 3rd August 2027.

Please note this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship for Health and Social Care or Skilled Worker Visas, and a CoS cannot be provided.

Informal enquiries to Jacqui Mccann ([e-mail])

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