Medical Secretary inKirkcaldy inKirkcaldy PUBLISHED 29 NOV 2024
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SYNOPSIS •
Opportunity to work within the NHS, contributing to public health and patient care.
A stable job environment with the support of a large and reputable organization.
The role offers a chance to develop strong administrative and organizational skills.
Fixed term/secondment opportunities provide flexibility and potential career advancement.
NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to consultants and their teams. Key responsibilities include managing secretarial tasks, effective communication, and organizational duties. Applicants must have strong audio typing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and knowledge of NHS waiting times and processes. The role requires a motivated and flexible individual capable of independent and team-based work.
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment opportunity, with specific guidelines for internal and external applicants regarding approval and job transitions. Starting from April 2024, the standard working week will decrease from 37.5 to 37 hours, with conditions for temporary adjustments to accommodate service needs. NHS Scotland emphasizes diversity and equality within its workforce, encouraging applications from all sections of society.
SYNOPSIS •
Opportunity to work within the NHS, contributing to public health and patient care.
A stable job environment with the support of a large and reputable organization.
The role offers a chance to develop strong administrative and organizational skills.
Fixed term/secondment opportunities provide flexibility and potential career advancement.
Reduced working hours from 37.5 to 37 hours a week, improving work-life balance while maintaining pay.
Exposure to various NHS systems and processes, enhancing experience and knowledge in healthcare administration.
A commitment to equality and diversity, creating a respectful workplace for all employees.
SYNOPSIS • FULL DESCRIPTION
We require an experienced Medical Secretary to join our team, to provide a professional and comprehensive administrative and secretarial service to Consultants and teams.You should have proven secretarial and administrative experience and possess excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. You should be a competent audio typist with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of NHS waiting times is essential; knowledge of NHS systems and processes would be an advantage.
You are required to be a flexible and motivated individual, with the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is also required.
Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post. External applicants, with continuous NHS Service, must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.
For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Thomson, Admin & Secretarial Services Manager on extension 21681
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. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect 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 your Hiring Manager.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
SYNOPSIS • FULL DESCRIPTION
We require an experienced Medical Secretary to join our team, to provide a professional and comprehensive administrative and secretarial service to Consultants and teams.You should have proven secretarial and administrative experience and possess excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. You should be a competent audio typist with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of NHS waiting times is essential; knowledge of NHS systems and processes would be an advantage.
You are required to be a flexible and motivated individual, with the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is also required.
Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post. External applicants, with continuous NHS Service, must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.
For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Thomson, Admin & Secretarial Services Manager on extension 21681
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. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect 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 your Hiring Manager.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
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