201207 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**   

ACUTE SERVICES,
ROYAL INFIRMARY OF EDINBURGH
Renal Medicine
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Medical Secretary
37 hours

This is a full-time permanent post for a Medical Secretary in the Department of Renal Medicine based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Previous medical experience is not essential but would be beneficial, however you must have proven audio typing skills. You will have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook with a have a high level of attention to detail.

As you will be required to deal with a wide range of people, a polite and courteous manner is required as well as a methodical, organised approach to work. You will be required to prioritise conflicting demands and as such the ability to work under pressure is essential.

Further details can be obtained in the full job description.

If you fill the above criteria and are interested in the post, please apply via Jobtrain.

Informal enquiries can be made to Jack Carlin on or email jack.carlin@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.