Medical Secretary - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a full-time Medical Secretary based in Glasgow. The role involves managing waiting lists for Gynaecology Consultants, providing crucial administrative support, and interacting with patients. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to maintain discretion and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an opportunity to impact Obstetric and Gynaecological care significantly.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Familiarity with Gynaecology administrative tasks and patient interactions.
• Strong administrative skills and energy to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage Gynaecology Consultants’ waiting lists.
• Provide administrative support for Gynaecology Oncology.
• Handle enquiries from patients and colleagues.

Skills

Sound understanding of discretion in a confidential setting

Ability to manage waiting lists

Strong commitment to personal development

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.

The shift pattern for the post is Monday – Thursday 0800-1600, Friday 0800-1530 with a 30 min lunch break.

The Women and Children’s Directorate is actively keen in supporting their teams in the implementation of new digital M365 apps. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is highly engaged, approachable and keen to actively support their team in the use of new digital tools to improve productivity and assisting with smarter working. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued.

This is a full time Medical Secretary post. The post is based in the Princess Royal Maternity within Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The postholder’s workload will be fast paced and unpredictable and it is important that you can demonstrate through experience a sound understanding of the need for discretion and diplomacy in a confidential setting. Duties include managing Gynaecology Consultants’ waiting lists, providing administrative support for Gynaecology Oncology, dealing with enquiries from patients and colleagues, audio typing and ad hoc duties as required.

We have a great opportunity for you to join and be a key member of our team. We are seeking an individual with skills, energy and ambition to provide a robust administrative service to improve Obstetric and Gynaecological care. We are looking for candidates who have the desire and motivation to learn new skills and a strong commitment to personal development.

Informal Contact: Tricia Willis, Administration Manager, [e-mail]

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

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