Medical Secretary - Pathology

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the Pathology team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The candidate will be responsible for typing pathology reports, managing telephone inquiries, and taking minutes at meetings. Applicants must possess an HNC in Secretarial Studies or equivalent, along with advanced keyboard and audio typing skills. This position requires on-site work only, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced keyboard skills and audio typing experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Experience of minute taking is required.

Responsibilities

• Type pathology and post mortem reports.
• Handle telephone enquiries for consultants and clinical staff.
• Book appointments over the phone.
• Take minutes at department meetings.

Skills

Advanced keyboard skills

Audio typing experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Minute taking experience

Education

HNC in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration or equivalent

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 this post is: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

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

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are looking for a Medical Secretary to join the Pathology administration and clerical team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Reporting to the Office Manager, the post holder will type pathology and post mortem reports, deal with telephone enquiries for consultants and/or associated clinical staff, relaying the required information, and book andrology appointments over the phone. The post holder will also take minutes at department meetings in the absence of the Deputy Office Manager and send blocks and slides to other laboratories for opinion or as part of a clinical trial. Applicants must have a HNC in Secretarial Studies/Business administration or equivalent demonstrable knowledge, advanced keyboard skills, audio typing experience, and knowledge of medical terminology. Experience of minute taking is also required. This role does not allow for home working, due to the nature of the tasks involved and the systems used.

Informal contact: Sarah Gilmour, Pathology Office Manager, 0141 354 9568, [e-mail]

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

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