Medical Secretary - DARS

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

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 permanent part-time position has arisen within the Mental Health Services administration team based at New Craigs Hospital for an appropriately qualified, highly motivated, and enthusiastic individual who will deliver a quality secretarial service. The successful candidate should have a sound knowledge of office procedures, the ability to work accurately under pressure, attention to detail, and the ability to work co-operatively within a team.

The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Consultant and their clinical team, transcribing letters using the Winscribe dictation system, and managing patient enquiries in a pleasant and helpful manner. A high degree of speed and accuracy, excellent organisational skills, and flexibility are essential.

Informal enquiries can be directed to: Julie Brown, Admin Team Lead at [e-mail].

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board, we strive to ensure a positive environment supported and delivered through...