Medical Secretary

NHS Tayside; Perthshire (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting a Medical Secretary to support Women Services at Perth Royal Infirmary. The role is 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within a team and requires accurate keyboard skills and audio typing using Winscribe. Knowledge of software systems and basic medical terminology are desirable.

You will work closely with colleagues, maintain records and provide general office support. Informal enquiries to Connie Trayner.

Qualifications

• Typing accuracy and fast keyboard skills.
• Familiarity with Winscribe audio typing is preferred.
• Knowledge of software systems used in a medical setting is essential.
• Medical terminology knowledge is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Women Services team.
• Arrange appointments, manage records, and process correspondence.
• Maintain office duties and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Audio typing

Software systems

Medical terminology

Oral & written communication

General office duties

Teamwork

Tools

Winscribe

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.

The Women, Children & Families Clinical Group has a vacancy for the post of Medical Secretary to work within Women Services, Perth Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a Medical Secretary who possesses good, accurate keyboard skills, including the ability to audio type (Winscribe). Knowledge of software systems is essential. Medical terminology is desirable. The successful candidate must possess good oral and communication skills and have knowledge of general office duties. You will have a pleasant and helpful manner and work well as part of a team.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Connie Trayner, Admin Services Manager 01382 660111 (ext 71327)

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week Monday - Friday