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Psychology Department
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Medical Secretary
22.2 Hour Post
Band 3
£26,869 - £28,998 pro rata per annum
Part time vacancy for a Medical Secretary has arisen in the Older Adults Psychology Department based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside.
This post will primarily involve a secretarial service within the directorate to include audio transcription of clinical correspondence, administrative work, filing and tracking notes.
A keen attention to detail is essential as are good literacy and numeracy skills and a good understanding of confidentiality.
As you will be required to deal with a wide range of people, a polite and courteous manner is required as well as a methodical, organised approach to work.
Current working days: Mon-Wed
Further details can be obtained in the full job description.
Informal enquiries can be made to Jaana Campbell, Training Administrator on 0131 537 6913 or jaana.campbell@nhs.scot.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.