Medical Secretary - Institute of Neurological Sciences

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Secretary to join the Neurosurgery team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The candidate will serve as the first point of contact for patients and staff, responsible for audio typing and administrative duties. Proficiency in IT systems and a minimum of one year’s audio typing experience are essential. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, be self-motivated, and ideally have experience in an NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s audio typing experience or proven advanced keyboard skills from previous roles.
• Candidates must work independently and demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
• Previous secretarial experience in an NHS environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for patients and staff.
• Complete audio typing and administrative duties within the service.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and contribute as a team player.

Skills

Audio typing

Organisational skills

IT systems proficiency

Team player

Education

Recognised qualification in secretarial studies

Sound knowledge of NHSGGC IT Applications

Tools

Microsoft Office Packages

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Institute of Neurosciences for an experienced and driven Medical Secretary to join the Neurosurgery team based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The preferred candidate will be the first point of contact for patient and staff. They will complete audio typing and administrative duties within a large service. You must have a recognised qualification in secretarial studies or equivalent experience. You will be proficient in the use of IT systems, Microsoft Office Packages along with a minimum of one year’s audio typing experience or proven advanced keyboard skills from previous roles. Waiting list experience is desirable.

Candidates must demonstrate that they can work on their own without supervision and have excellent organisational skills and be self‑motivated. Applicants should be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, be enthusiastic and a team player. Candidates should demonstrate that they have previous secretarial experience, ideally working in an NHS environment and have a sound knowledge of NHSGGC IT Applications.

Informal contact: Hayley Costley - [e-mail] 0141 232 7933

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

For application portal/log‑in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.