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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.
An opportunity has arisen in the Pathology Office for a Medical Audio Typist.
You will provide high quality secretarial and administrative support to the Clinical and scientific staff to ensure efficiency in patient care. Duties undertaken will include the transcription of histology reports, post mortems and other routine tasks as delegated by the Pathology Office Co-ordinator.
You will have developed communication skills both written and verbal and have the ability to work effectively and efficiently independently as well as part of a team. You will be able to use your own initiative to deal sensitively with individuals and particularly to remain calm when dealing with complaints.
You should be a highly motivated and positive team member who can work effectively in order to meet the demands of this busy office. A minimum typing speed of 50 w.p.m. and a recognised administrative/medical secretarial qualification is essential or equivalent experience in an NHS setting.
Participation in the Saturday morning and Public Holidays roster is required for which time off in lieu will be given.
Informal enquiries to Shona McCann, Shona.mccann2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
01563 827431 (Ext 27431)