195558 (MG) Medical Secretary

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**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**   

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 within Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, for a Medical Secretary to work within the Southwest Thrive Welcome Team.

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Thrive Coordinator, as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team who are supporting people in the community wishing to improve their mental health and well-being. When necessary, the post-holder will assist colleagues within the broader Adult Mental Health Admin team, also based at Cambridge Street House. It is an office-based role with occasional travel to other service venues.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and organised. A multi-tasker with strong communication skills and good experience of working within an administrative/secretarial environment. A commitment to the NHS Lothian Values and quality provision is essential for this post.

Line management will be provided by the EHSCP Admin Management structure within the Adult Mental Health Service. Workload and task direction will be generated by the Thrive Welcome Team Coordinator.

We can be flexible with the pattern of the weekly hours and will consider requests from applicants wishing to work over 3 to 5 days.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Katrina Campbell on or by email katrina.campbell2@nhs.scot