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 are looking for an individual to provide a comprehensive Medical Secretarial and administrative service. You should have proven Medical Secretary experience or equivalent and relevant IT skills. You will provide a high quality Medical Secretarial and administrative service for the MDT Team to ensure efficiency in patient care. Deal with telephone and face to face enquiries from all staff groups, patients, relatives, carers, providing information, directing and prioritising queries as appropriate, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.

You will be required to work as part of a team, therefore, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. The ability to work well under pressure and a flexible approach to the needs of the department are essential.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Hours of work are: 37 Hours per week

Informal enquiries to Mrs Catherine Brown, Admin & Clerical Team Leader, Rohallion, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth 01738 414448 or email [email protected]

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