An opportunity has arisen within Mental Health Services for a Medical Secretary to join our current team.
The successful candidate would also be expected to provide cover for other secretaries at times of annual/sick leave.
The successful candidate will be part of a team of Medical Secretaries who provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative and patient co-ordination services for Consultant Psychiatrists and associated medical staff who provide outreach clinics throughout Argyll and Bute.
You will have significant secretarial experience with a high level of office practice skills, have knowledge of medical terminology and be proficient in the use of office software and patient information systems (such as Micrsoft Office, e-mail, Hospital Intranet, TrakCare PMS, SciStore etc.), with a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
Knowledge of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 would be an advantage.
Candidates must be self-motivated and possess excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills.
The ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as individually are essential.
This post will be worked 21 hours over 4 days.
This post is based in Lochgilphead.
Informal Enquiries To: Fiona Broderick
e-mail; Fiona.broderick@nhs.scot
Tel No; 07971624362
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This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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