Medical Secretary – 12-Month Secondment

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a motivated Medical Secretary to support Health Records Services on a fixed-term secondment. The post requires proven secretarial experience, audio typing, and a solid grasp of medical terminology and office IT.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively, work independently and as part of a team, and manage priorities to meet tight timescales. A Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check is required.

Qualifications

• Proven secretarial experience and audio typing.
• Working knowledge of office procedures and IT.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good typing speeds and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical secretarial support within Health Records Services.
• Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines with strong organisational skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Disclosure Scotland checks.
• Assist with administration and IT applications.
• Support interview and recruitment processes as needed.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Audio typing

Office IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing speed

Medical terminology

Organisational skills

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a motivated Medical Secretary to support Health Records Services on a fixed-term secondment. The post requires proven secretarial experience, audio typing, and a solid grasp of medical terminology and office IT.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively, work independently and as part of a team, and manage priorities to meet tight timescales. A Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check is required.