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 permanent Medical Secretary based at University Hospital Ayr. What You Will Do You will form part of the Medical Secretarial team and will provide a comprehensive medical secretarial service to the Consultants and their clinical team within ENT and Neurology. You will work alongside a colleague who covers the Maxillo-Facial service and will therefore provide cover during absence. Core duties will be transcription from digital dictation of all clinical correspondence and you will also be responsible for ensuring the large volume of patient results that require to be seen and reported by the Clinicians, are dealt with appropriately and timeously to ensure specific pathways are followed, as well as ensuring the UHC secretarial team are given the correct patient details for those who require to be added to the waiting list for surgery. 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 Experience within a Medical Secretarial environment is essential and you should have a relevant secretarial qualification e.g. AMSPAR Diploma for Medical Secretaries, RSA or Scotvec qualification or equivalent experience. A working knowledge of the patient management system (Trak) and knowledge of medical terminology is essential including the ability to operate and maintain a computerised waiting list. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours 37 hours per week. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Dawn Watters on 01292 614640 or alternatively at Dawn.wattersaapct.scot.nhs.uk Additional Information For 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/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. 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.