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Stable Employment, The role is a permanent, full-time position within one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, ensuring job security and benefits.
Work-life Balance, The shift pattern of Monday to Friday allows for a structured workweek, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development, Opportunities to develop skills in a clinical environment, such as typing pathology and post mortem reports and managing telephone enquiries.
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals, Directly supporting consultants and clinical staff, providing a fulfilling connection to patient care processes.
Inclusive Workplace, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming work environment for everyone.
Contribution to Healthcare, Being part of the Pathology team contributes to vital health services that impact the lives of over 1.15 million people in the community.
Reduced Working Week, From April 2024, the full-time hours will reduce to 37 hours per week with no change in pay, enhancing overall job satisfaction.
Are you an organised individual with a passion for supporting healthcare professionals? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a dedicated Medical Secretary to join our Pathology team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. This full-time, permanent role, offering a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact within a major healthcare system that serves over 1.15 million people.
As a key member of our administration team, you’ll manage pathology reports, facilitate communication between clinical staff and consultants, and schedule andrology appointments—all tasks that require your expertise in secretarial studies and medical terminology. Your attention to detail and ability to take minutes at important departmental meetings will be invaluable. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to play a vital role within a supportive and diverse workplace that proudly promotes inclusion. Join us and become part of a culture that values the contributions of women and carers in shaping a healthier community. For more details or to apply, reach out to Suzanne Ferrá, Pathology Operations Manager, at 0141 354 9469 or Suzanne.ferra2@nhs.scot. Take the step toward a fulfilling career in healthcare today!
As a key member of our administration team, you’ll manage pathology reports, facilitate communication between clinical staff and consultants, and schedule andrology appointments—all tasks that require your expertise in secretarial studies and medical terminology. Your attention to detail and ability to take minutes at important departmental meetings will be invaluable. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to play a vital role within a supportive and diverse workplace that proudly promotes inclusion. Join us and become part of a culture that values the contributions of women and carers in shaping a healthier community. For more details or to apply, reach out to Suzanne Ferrá, Pathology Operations Manager, at 0141 354 9469 or Suzanne.ferra2@nhs.scot. Take the step toward a fulfilling career in healthcare today!
Stable Employment, The role is a permanent, full-time position within one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, ensuring job security and benefits.
Work-life Balance, The shift pattern of Monday to Friday allows for a structured workweek, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development, Opportunities to develop skills in a clinical environment, such as typing pathology and post mortem reports and managing telephone enquiries.
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals, Directly supporting consultants and clinical staff, providing a fulfilling connection to patient care processes.
Inclusive Workplace, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity, ensuring a welcoming work environment for everyone.
Contribution to Healthcare, Being part of the Pathology team contributes to vital health services that impact the lives of over 1.15 million people in the community.
Reduced Working Week, From April 2024, the full-time hours will reduce to 37 hours per week with no change in pay, enhancing overall job satisfaction.
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, fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are looking for a Medical Secretary to join the Pathology administration and clerical team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Reporting to the Office Manager, the post holder will type pathology and post mortem reports. Deal with telephone enquiries for consultants and/or associated clinical staff, relaying the required information. The post holder will also book andrology appointments over the phone. The post holder will be required to take minutes at department meetings in the absence of the Deputy Office Manager. Part of the role will include sending blocks and slides to other laboratories for opinion or as part of a clinical trial.
Applicants must have a HNC in Secretarial Studies/Business administration or equivalent demonstrable knowledge, advanced keyboard skills, audio typing experience and knowledge of medical terminology. Experience of minute taking is also required.
This role does not allow for home working, due to the nature of the tasks involved and the systems used.
For more information, please contact: Suzanne Ferrá, Pathology Operations Manager, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
This is a permanent, fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are looking for a Medical Secretary to join the Pathology administration and clerical team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Reporting to the Office Manager, the post holder will type pathology and post mortem reports. Deal with telephone enquiries for consultants and/or associated clinical staff, relaying the required information. The post holder will also book andrology appointments over the phone. The post holder will be required to take minutes at department meetings in the absence of the Deputy Office Manager. Part of the role will include sending blocks and slides to other laboratories for opinion or as part of a clinical trial.
Applicants must have a HNC in Secretarial Studies/Business administration or equivalent demonstrable knowledge, advanced keyboard skills, audio typing experience and knowledge of medical terminology. Experience of minute taking is also required.
This role does not allow for home working, due to the nature of the tasks involved and the systems used.
For more information, please contact: Suzanne Ferrá, Pathology Operations Manager, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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