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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.
Medical Secretary
Adult Mental Health, Block A, Royal Cornhill Hospital
Band 4 (12 months Fixed Term or Secondment)
Full time (37.5 hours Monday-Friday)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Medical Secretary to join our team within Adult Mental Health to provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative and secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrists and their medical staff covering Aberdeen City. This post is based at Royal Cornhill Hospital and is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months.
The successful candidate will have previous medical secretarial and administration experience. Candidates should be qualified to HNC level or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 Standard Grades or equivalent including English.
Audio typing, touch typing, minute taking, a good typing speed, excellent communications skills, confidentiality and a sensitive approach to dealing with clients are also essential for this post. Knowledge of Mental Health Services and medical terminology is desirable. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to coordinate workloads within teams.
For internal candidates the post may be available as a secondment opportunity. Please seek approval from your current line manager in advance should you wish to apply on this basis.
Informal enquiries to Erin Durno, Assistant Support Manager (erin.durno@nhs.scot) or Fiona Clark, Support Manger (fiona.clark2@nhs.scot)