Medical Secretary - Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a committed professional to provide comprehensive services in the Critical Care Unit. The role involves working full-time, Monday to Friday, and requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently within a team. The ideal candidate will contribute to patient care and support the medical staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive service for patients and clinical staff in the Critical Care Unit.
• Assist the Clinical Director, Lead Clinician, and Lead Nurse.

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.

Shift Pattern

The shift pattern for this post is a full‑time post (37 hours) worked Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm (one day finishing at 3.30 pm).

Responsibilities

The post holder will provide a comprehensive and efficient service for the patients, Clinical Director, Lead Clinician, Lead Nurse, medical and nursing staff in the Critical Care Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The post holder must have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide group of people including relatives, clinicians, nursing and admin staff. They must have excellent interpersonal skills to demonstrate an all‑round professional attitude, be able to work independently whilst being part of a larger team and be able to use their own initiative.

Contact

Informal contact: Donna Cox - Service Support Manager on 0141 451 3383 or [e-mail]

Recruitment Process

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

Equal Opportunities

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.

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