Medical Secretary - Medicine

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent, part time position of 27.75 hours. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

The shift pattern for this position is Tuesday to Friday - hours flexible to support consultants.

The Medical Unit at Vale of Leven Hospital has a small administrative team supporting the workload of the visiting consultants from RAH who undertake Out Patient Clinics on a regular basis.

About the Role: As a Medical Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting the workload of Consultants in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Respiratory. You will be accurately transcribing medical dictations and providing an efficient administrative support to the specialties you support. You will be an essential part of the team, contributing to the smooth running of our busy General Medical unit.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Two standard grades, including English, are essential. A medical secretarial qualification is desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience in a medical secretarial role and transcribing from digital dictation or using audio tapes, ideally within a healthcare setting. Familiarity with TrakCare is essential to this post.
• Skills: Strong organisational abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. High level attention to detail and speed with typing is essential for success in this role.
• Personal Attributes: A reliable and flexible approach to work, along with a commitment to maintaining good attendance, will be essential for success in this position.
• If you are proactive, self-motivated, and looking for a role that combines administrative skills within a meaningful healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.
  
  

Interested?

Informal contact: Theresa Duffy, Admin/Waiting List Manager, 01389 817277, Theresa.Duffy@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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