Medical Secretary

Description:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial support to Dermatology Consultants and Clinical Teams. The role involves organising consultants’ workloads, acting as the main point of contact between clinical staff and patients, and supporting service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical secretarial services to consultants and clinical teams.

• Organise consultant workload and coordinate communications with patients and staff.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Apply medical terminology knowledge to support departmental operations.

• Manage time, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing work requirements.

• Communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, patients, and external stakeholders.

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service demands.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Relevant secretarial qualification (AMSPAR Diploma, RSA, Scotvec or equivalent).

• Accurate audio-typing skills.

• Excellent standard of English language.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Hours: 25 hours per week over 5 days.

Additional Information:

• Overseas candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

• Posts close at midnight on the specified date; applications must be submitted via JobTrain.

• NHS Ayrshire and Arran promotes equality, diversity, and an inclusive culture.