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Position Details
Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital
Department: Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN)
Role: Neurology MS Pharmacist / Medical Secretary
Grade: Band 3, Part-time (18 hours)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and hard-working Medical Secretary to join our administrative team within the Neurosciences Directorate. The post involves providing a full range of secretarial duties, including fast and accurate audio typing and data management: inputting, reporting, and analysis primarily for the MS Pharmacists and wider MS clinical team.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in an office environment, possess good IT skills, including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, with high speed, accuracy, and attention to detail. Good communication skills are also essential.
Please note: An audio typing test is part of the interview process.
This role requires some flexibility; hours are 14 per week, working three weekdays, and the position is office-based.
For further information on the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. If you have any questions after reviewing these, contact Carol McGowan or Steph Fleming.
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