Medical Secretary - Haematology

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A permanent part-time position is available within the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality secretarial service, offering administrative support within a busy healthcare setting. A focus on attention to detail and teamwork is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of office procedures.
• Experience in providing administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive quality medical administrative service within the Department.
• Transcribe letters using Winscribe dictation system.
• Manage patient enquiries politely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC or SVQ 111 in Secretarial Studies / Business Administration

Tools

Winscribe dictation system

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 Thursday and Friday.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

A permanent part-time position has arisen within the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit based at the QEUH service 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, 0141 301 7321, [e-mail]

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

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