Medical Secretary Entry Level

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Medical Secretary for a part-time position (13.5 hours per week). The ideal candidate will have strong telephone and communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure as part of a team. Knowledge of Microsoft applications and medical terminology is essential. This is a fixed-term role until March 31, 2027, based in Perth Royal Infirmary.

Qualifications

• Must work well under pressure.
• Capable of working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the medical secretary for 13.5 hours per week.
• Collaborate with the administrative team.
• Communicate with patients and staff effectively.

Skills

Good telephone manner

Communication skills

Typing skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Women Children and Families Directorate

Allied Health Professions

Speech and Language Therapy Department

Medical Secretary Entry Level/Secretary

Band 3 (13.5 hrs) – Fixed Term/Secondment to 31st March 2027

A vacancy has arisen within NHS Tayside Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service, Administrative & Clerical team, for a Band 3, Medical Secretary, 13.5 hours per week. The service is based in Perth Royal Infirmary.

The post holder will work well under pressure and will require a good telephone manner, communication skills and typing skills.

The post holder must be capable of working as part of a team.

There is a requirement to have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Medical Terminology.

Informal enquiries to:

Joanna Ford, Team Lead Perth [e-mail]

Julie Findlay, Business Services Administrator [e-mail]

Jenny Brown, Admin Services Manager [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 13.5 per week. Fixed Term/Secondment to 31 March 2027.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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