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Corporate Nursing, NHS Lothian
Tuberculosis Nursing Service
Grade: Band 3 Secretary
Salary: £28,011 – 30,230 pro rata
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Contract: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Secretary to join the TB nursing service.
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate experience of relevant administrative work; including arranging and outpatient appointments on Trakcare.
The ability to manage your own workload and work as part of a flexible team is essential. You must also demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills. You will have a high level of computer literacy, in particular with Microsoft office packages.
You will be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to build relationships with colleagues within, and outside of the TB multidisciplinary team.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to work on Thursdays. The remaining hours are flexible and can be discussed during the interview
Effective written and verbal skills are an essential part of this role as is the ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
For further information regarding this role please contact Ceri McSparron – Lead TB Nurse or Susan Vaughan – TB specialist nurse on
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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