Secretary / Receptionist AC

TN United Kingdom; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an organised individual to provide vital administrative and secretarial support within a healthcare setting. This role involves maintaining health records, assisting healthcare professionals, and ensuring smooth operations in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and proficiency in essential software tools. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to equality and diversity, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community health services. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Reasonable adjustments in recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Previous administration/secretarial experience is essential.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive reception and administrative support.
• Maintain school health records and support healthcare professionals.

Skills

Tiara

Microsoft Office

Winscribe/audio typing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Standard Grade Education

Job description

An organised individual is required to provide comprehensive reception, administrative, and secretarial support within Cardenden Health Centre for a range of healthcare professionals.

You will be responsible for maintaining 1,400 school health records and working closely with the School Nurses. Additionally, you will provide secretarial support to the Community Paediatrician and as needed.

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is proficient in Tiara, Microsoft Office, and Winscribe/audio typing. The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Applicants should have a standard grade education and previous administration/secretarial experience. The ability to prioritise and manage the daily workload in a busy environment without direct supervision is essential.

Travel throughout the West Fife area will be necessary for training and staff cover.

Please note, the salary for this position is pro-rata for part-time hours.

Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, this role may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more information, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

For informal enquiries, contact Tracy Chalmers, Administration Services Manager, at 01592 226403 or Susan Stewart, Administration Support Co-ordinator, at 01592 226874.

NHS Fife is committed to ensuring all employees are legally entitled to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must confirm their right to work in their application. NHS Scotland aims to promote equality and diversity, creating a workforce that is representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

We offer flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals through reasonable adjustments in our recruitment practices.