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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.
ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL Band 3
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Access Place as we are currently seeking a Medical Secretary to provide secretarial, clerical and reception support to integrated primary care, housing and social work team working together to improve the lives of homeless people who have complex needs. You will be a team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills. You should have outstanding secretarial, clerical and organisational skills, as well as plenty of initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility and motivation. A sympathetic approach to the challenging needs of vulnerable homeless individuals is essential alongside a professional manner when dealing with a wide variety of disciplines at all levels. You should work well within a busy team and have the ability to prioritise your work, with a good knowledge of current computer systems being fundamental to essential. As Medical Secretary your duties will include:
- Responsible for the efficient and accurate production of confidential medical referral letters, reports and any other relevant correspondence to help ensure an effective system of patient referral to secondary care.
- Responsible for the efficient and accurate production of letters, memos, reports, and any other relevant correspondence as required by the practice team.
- Service staff group meetings and other joint-interdisciplinary meetings by drafting agendas; taking and producing minutes thereof and circulating in a timely manner.
- Participation in a weekly rota covering reception
- Answering phones; clinical filing and general admin
- Ensure standards of patient/carer confidentiality are maintained
- Support clinical staff on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of clinical services
- Liaise with external agencies and ensure effective and efficient communication at all times
- Contribute positively to the support provided to the service users of Edinburgh Access Practice and The Access Place in a trauma-informed way
To support you in your work you will have the opportunity to engage in weekly mindfulness sessions and reflective practice. For further information about this exciting role please contact:-
Isobel Nisbet Kirsty Wyllie
Inclusive Edinburgh Operational Manager Practice Manager
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**