Assistant Secretarial Service Manager inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED WED 29 JAN 2025

Band 6
MATERNITY NHS

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Opportunity to work within a reputable organization, NHS Grampian, contributing to the health and wellbeing of over 500,000 people.

Leadership role that allows for the management and development of a large team, fostering professional growth and enhancing management skills.

Variety in the role, with responsibilities spanning operational and strategic management within multiple specialties across various hospitals.

A positive workplace culture that values equality and diversity, promoting respect and inclusion for all staff members.

Engagement with a collaborative environment, coordinating secretarial and administrative support across various medical facilities.

Involvement in shaping the direction and improvement of administrative services within the healthcare sector, making a tangible impact on patient care.

Full-time position with 37 hours workweek, providing stability and a structured work schedule.

The NHS Grampian is seeking an Assistant Secretarial Service Manager for a full-time position (Band 6, 37 hours) within the Medical Secretarial Management Team in Aberdeen. This role involves overseeing the secretarial and administrative support services across various hospitals, including Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a large staff group dedicated to both Medical and Surgical Specialties in the Acute Sector, requiring essential experience in operational health service management and familiarity with administrative roles in a healthcare environment.

Candidates interested in this position must apply via Jobtrain and avoid uploading a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all sectors of society. Given the potential volume of applications, the closing date may be earlier than stated, and communication regarding the application will be conducted via email.

Asstistant Medical Secretarial Service Manager

Band 6

37 hours

We have a vacancy for a full-time Assistant Service Manager within the Medical Secretarial Management Team. The team are responsible for the management of secretarial and admin support across Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Woodend General Hospital, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.

The post-holder will work within the Medical Secretarial Management Team, working both operationally and strategically within the Service. The post-holder will have responsibility for a large group of staff and will manage the service provided by these staff members, covering both Medical and Surgical Specialties across the Acute Sector.

Experience of operational health service management is essential, as is a good working knowledge of administrative roles within a health service environment.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date . Post may close early due to volume of applications.

All informal enquiries via email to

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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