Medical Secretary (Community)
Medical Secretary (Community)
NHSScotland- Posted 23 hours ago
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Job Description
About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
The post holder is required to provide a full secretarial and administrative service to a Multi Disciplinary/Agency Team including the management of information systems and the co-ordination of the clinical referral system.
The working pattern for this role is covering days.
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
In This Key Role, You Will
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on [HIDDEN TEXT].
Interested
Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application
You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
The post holder is required to provide a full secretarial and administrative service to a Multi Disciplinary/Agency Team including the management of information systems and the co-ordination of the clinical referral system.
The working pattern for this role is covering days.
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
In This Key Role, You Will
- To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the department including the use of shorthand, audio typing, photocopying, word processing, the use of management information systems and email to facilitate the smooth and effective running of the department
- To collect and collate all patient / performance monitoring/ staff governance activity and produce all statistical information associated with this.
- To prepare and type all work associated with court reports and other legal processes.
- To collect, prioritise and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence on behalf of the staff in the department and to initiate action where required to ensure relevant and timely responses.
- RSA3/SQV3/NC in Secretarial Studies or equivalent
- Secretarial experience in an equivalent position.
- Proficient IT Skills which include a full working knowledge of Microsoft office packages.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on [HIDDEN TEXT].
Interested
Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application
You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.
More Info
Key Skills
Microsoft Office packages
management information systems
About Company
Skills:
audio typing , Shorthand, Word Processing, management information systems, Microsoft office packages, Email, Photocopying