Support Secretary

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Ophthalmology Service at the National Treatment Centre Highland to provide high-quality secretarial support. The role requires proven secretarial experience, excellent organisational skills, and accuracy in a busy environment.

You will support Medical Secretaries, Ophthalmology Co‑ordinators, Consultants and the wider clinical team, with attention to medical terminology and efficient workload management.

Qualifications

• Proven secretarial experience in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Good typing speed and accuracy essential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to Medical Secretaries, Ophthalmology Co‑ordinators, Consultants and the wider clinical team.
• Demonstrate strong communication and prioritisation to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Organisational skills

Typing speed & accuracy

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Prioritising workload

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

A full time permanent opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology Service based at the National Treatment Centre Highland. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team, to provide a high-quality secretarial support service.

The successful candidate will have proven secretarial experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work accurately and effectively in a busy environment. A keen eye for detail, a flexible approach to work, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are essential.

The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial support to Medical Secretaries, Ophthalmology Co‑ordinators, Consultants and the wider clinical team within the Ophthalmology Service.

Applicants should have a good knowledge of medical terminology together with a high degree of typing speed and accuracy. Strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise workload effectively and a commitment to delivering a high standard of service are also required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a supportive and professional environment.

For informal enquiries please contact Yvonne Dale – [e-mail]

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork