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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.
As a shorthand/typist you will join the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics at University Hospital Crosshouse, providing a comprehensive and administrative service to the consultants and their clinical teams.
Primary duties will include audio transcription of clinic and discharge letters, filing of ward round notes, dealing with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, GPs and other external and internal agencies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
You should have a relevant secretarial qualification, e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA or Scotvec qualification. Medical terminology is essential for this post.
Hours: 25.00 per week (Monday-Friday 9:30am-2:30pm).
Informal enquires should be directed to Dawn Watters, Medical Secretarial Services Manager, 01563 827061.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.