Equality and Diversity
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Who we are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Purpose
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.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 year fixed term Medical Secretary (Gastroenterology) based at University Hospital Ayr.
Hours
Monday to Friday – 36 hours per week with flexible working hours.
This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 6 months.
What you will do
* Provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to the Consultant Gastroenterologist and their clinical team, organise Consultant's workload and serve as the main point of contact between clinical staff and service users.
* Provide a medical secretarial service to the clinical or sub specialty team serving the patient population of Ayrshire and Arran through the provision of specialist in‑patient, day case and out‑patient services.
* Provide advice to medical and paramedical personnel, patients and other relevant parties on matters pertinent to individual units.
* Liaise with GP’s, patients, relatives and other relevant parties to ensure up‑to‑date information on episodes of patient care and future planning of clinical treatment.
* Liaise with professional staff in other disciplines and community settings to share best practice for care and follow‑up of related conditions in individual units.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant secretarial qualification, e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA or Scotvec qualification and equivalent secretarial experience.
* Medical Terminology Certificate.
* Excellent standard of English language.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages.
* Ability to develop an acquired knowledge of medical terminology.
* Demonstrate ability to manage time, prioritise workload and be flexible in approach to working practices.
Contact
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Angela Gilmour. Tel: 01292 617132
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
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 Immigration 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.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information for Candidates
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