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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Please note this is a fixed term opportunity.
What You Will Do
Flexible and enthusiastic, you will provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service within the Dermatology Department. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
Primary duties will include audio transcription of clinic and discharge letters, maintaining and updating computerised waiting list, dealing with telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, GPs and other external and internal agencies.
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
Applicants should have a relevant secretarial qualification, e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA or Scotvec qualification. Medical terminology and audio transcription are essential for this role.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37 hours per week
Informal enquires should be directed to Stacey Cockburn, Medical Secretarial Services Manager, 01563 827062.
Additional Information For Overseas Candidates
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
Additional Information For All Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
* DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
* For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
* Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
* Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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