Support Secretary

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. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 permanent Medical Secretary to join the secretarial team within Caithness General Hospital. The post-holder should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual, who has the desire to develop their skills and who will deliver a quality secretarial service. Duties Will Include You will be expected to provide efficient and effective medical secretarial support to the visiting consultants and associated medical/nursing staff. Requirements An awareness of medical terminology and a high degree of typing speed and accuracy are desirable. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and be confident in dealing with patient enquiries in an efficient and effective manner. You will be expected to act on your own initiative and provide cross-cover for other secretaries as necessary to facilitate service function. A high degree of competency in all Microsoft 365 packages and a focus on improving working practices is desirable. You will be expected to have previous experience as a medical secretary. This is a part-time permanent post of 20 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements. You will also be expected to work additional hours in order to cover staff absences. Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Isabel More, Medical Records Manager, Tel: 01955 880371/email: Isabel.more@nhs.scot Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot Please quote Jobtrain reference 214789 on all correspondence This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Show more Show less