Medical Secretary (AA)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Medical Secretary to deliver essential administrative support in the Acute Service. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, alongside proficiency in audio typing and Microsoft Office packages. The position promotes a flexible working environment and is committed to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Proven secretarial and administrative experience required.
• Flexible and motivated individual, capable of working independently or in a team.
• Understanding of NHS Waiting Times desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within the Acute Service.
• Handle communication and organisational tasks effectively.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Problem-solving

Audio typing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We require a Medical Secretary to join our busy team, providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within the Acute Service.

The ideal candidate should have proven secretarial and administrative experience, along with excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Competence in audio typing and a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages are essential. Knowledge and understanding of NHS Waiting Times would be desirable.

You should be a flexible and motivated individual, capable of working independently or as part of a team.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

• Mandy Struthers - Secretarial Team Lead at 01592 643355 ext 21575
• Gillian Johnston - Secretarial Team Leader at 01592 643355 ext 25645

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are entitled to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, please confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, including those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, through reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination, and ensuring our staff are representative, respected, and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.