Medical Secretary AA

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Scotland is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within the Acute Service. Candidates should have proven secretarial experience and excellent communication skills. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Additional desirable knowledge includes NHS Waiting Times and Microsoft packages.

Benefits

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Proven secretarial and administrative experience required.
• Must possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A robust working knowledge of Microsoft packages is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support within the Acute Service.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Proven secretarial and administrative experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Competent audio typist

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Job description

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

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 robust working knowledge of Microsoft packages. A working knowledge and understanding of NHS Waiting Times would be desirable.

You will need to be a flexible and motivated individual, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Informal Enquiries: Secretarial Team Leaders, 01592 643355 - Mandy Struthers (ext 21757) or Gillian Johnston (ext 25645)

Please note: the salary for this post is pro-rata for part-time hours, if applicable.

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

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices.

To work in the UK, you must demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks, which can be evidenced through various routes including visas and settled status. For more information, visit the GOV.UK website.

For some posts, if you do not have the necessary eligibility, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa might be possible, provided the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and salary thresholds are met. Details are available on the GOV.UK website. It is essential to verify your right to work or sponsorship eligibility before applying.

Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity – Existing NHS employees should discuss this with their line manager. The secondment policy is available here. External applicants with NHS service must have an approved secondment from their current board to apply for this post.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.