Medical Secretary - Haematology

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a part-time secretary for their Haematology department at Gartnavel General Hospital. The role involves providing administrative support, managing patient enquiries, and requires qualifications in Secretarial Studies. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of office procedures.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Desirable skills include medical terminology and speed in transcription.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive quality medical administrative service.
• Transcribe letters using winscribe dictation system.
• Manage patient enquiries in a pleasant manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility in approach

Education

HNC or SVQ 111 in Secretarial Studies / Business Administration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This post is part-time and the shift pattern is worked Monday to Friday.

A permanent part-time position has arisen within Haematology based at Gartnavel General Hospital for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual, who has the desire to develop on a personal and professional basis, and who will deliver a quality secretarial service. You will have an HNC or SVQ 111 in Secretarial Studies / Business Administration. You should have a sound knowledge of office procedures, the ability to work accurately under pressure, have attention to detail and work co-operatively within a team.

Duties of the post will include:

• Provide a comprehensive quality medical administrative service within the Department.
• Transcribe letters, using winscribe dictation system, provided by Consultants & Nurses
• Manage patient enquiries in a pleasant and helpful manner.

Medical terminology and a high degree of speed and accuracy are desirable together with excellent organisational skills and flexibility in approach to work, which are essential.

Informal contact: Gillian McNelis, Administration Manager, 01413017321, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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