What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Secretary position at NHS Ayrshire & Arran?
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Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our Purpose
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our Values
Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Medical Secretary based between University Hospitals Crosshouse/Ayr.
What You Will Do
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Medical Secretary within the Anaesthetic service of University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. Flexible and enthusiastic, you will provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to the team across both sites.
Primary duties will include audio transcription of clinic and discharge letters, maintaining and updating computerised waiting list, attending and minuting meetings, dealing with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, GPs and other external and internal sources.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
Applicants should have a relevant secretarial qualification, e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA or Scotvec qualification.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
Hours: 37 Hours per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Stacey Cockburn, Medical Secretarial Services Manager, 01563 827062 or email Stacey.cockburn@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Additional Information For Candidates
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our Purpose
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our Values
- Caring, safe, respectful
Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Medical Secretary based between University Hospitals Crosshouse/Ayr.
What You Will Do
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Medical Secretary within the Anaesthetic service of University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. Flexible and enthusiastic, you will provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to the team across both sites.
Primary duties will include audio transcription of clinic and discharge letters, maintaining and updating computerised waiting list, attending and minuting meetings, dealing with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, GPs and other external and internal sources.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
Applicants should have a relevant secretarial qualification, e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA or Scotvec qualification.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
Hours: 37 Hours per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Stacey Cockburn, Medical Secretarial Services Manager, 01563 827062 or email Stacey.cockburn@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Additional Information For Candidates
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