Medical Secretary - Diagnostics

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Glasgow seeks a Medical Secretary for the Pathology administration team. Responsibilities include typing reports, managing appointments, and handling clinical enquiries. Candidates must have an HNC in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration, along with advanced typing skills and medical terminology knowledge. The role requires on-site presence at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an HNC in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration.
• Must possess advanced keyboard and audio typing skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Experience in minute taking is required.

Responsibilities

• Typing pathology and post-mortem reports.
• Handling telephone enquiries from clinical staff.
• Booking appointments and taking minutes at meetings.
• Managing specimen dispatch to other laboratories.

Skills

Advanced keyboard skills

Audio typing skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Minute taking experience

Education

HNC in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration

Job description

Medical Secretary - Diagnostics, Glasgow

Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 71bbd0a101d2

Job Views: 7

Posted: 01.08.2025

Expiry Date: 15.09.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs around 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The role involves working Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1700, at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital within the Pathology administration team. Responsibilities include typing pathology and post-mortem reports, handling telephone enquiries from clinical staff, booking appointments, taking minutes at meetings, and managing specimen dispatch to other laboratories. Candidates should have an HNC in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration, advanced keyboard and audio typing skills, medical terminology knowledge, and experience in minute taking. This position does not support home working due to the nature of the tasks and systems used.

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