Medical Secretary (Ref: 203090)
Substantive
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Band 4 - Salary Range £29,116 - £31,670 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum
Do you have secretarial skills and experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Standard Grade or equivalent in English? Would you like to play a key role in our busy Medical Records team?
Duties are varied and include organising clinics and appointments, audio typing confidential correspondence and dealing with enquiries along with recording and collating patient information. Strong administrative and communication skills, together with the ability to work unsupervised and to tight deadlines are essential requirements. You should also be able to display empathy and a strong sense of patient focus.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on
For an informal discussion, please contact Ryan Sandison, Support Services Supervisor on 01595 743000 ext 3148.
Closing date: 26/01/25
Interview date: 10/02/25
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
For more information and to apply:
Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
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In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community