Medical Secretary — 12-Month Secondment

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to join Health Records Services on a fixed‑term/secondment basis for 12 months. The role requires proven secretarial experience, audio typing and a working knowledge of office IT systems.

You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team, with good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to deadlines. Disclosure Scotland Level 2 will be required.

Qualifications

• Proven secretarial experience and audio typing with a working knowledge of office procedures and IT applications.
• Excellent typing speeds and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work on own and in a team.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight timescales.
• Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support within Health Records Services.
• Perform audio typing and accurate record keeping.
• Prioritise tasks and manage timescales efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and service users.
• Assist with disclosure checks and compliance requirements.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Audio typing

Medical terminology

IT proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Secretary to join Health Records Services on a fixed‑term/secondment basis for 12 months. The role requires proven secretarial experience, audio typing and a working knowledge of office IT systems.

You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team, with good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to deadlines. Disclosure Scotland Level 2 will be required.