The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Medical Secretary based within the Cardiology team at University Hospital Hairmyres.
As a Lead Mendial Secretary, you will supervise an administrative team of secretaries and administrative clerks to provide a comprehensive administrative support to a team of clinicians, enabling clinicians to operate effectively and efficiently and ensuring the work of the administrative team is carried out in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire’s standard operating procedures.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. SVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent knowledge)
2. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
3. Evidence of effective team working and dealing with change
4. Evidence of good communication skills with patients, clinicians and colleagues.
5. Advanced audio typing skills
6. Evidence of strong competence with relevant IT systems
7. Excellent organisational skills
8. Proven ability to work under pressure
It would be great if you also have
9. Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence
10. Knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Trakcare and Winscribe
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location
This role will be based in Cardiology within University Hospital Hairmyres.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
11. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
12. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
13. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
14. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
15. Occupational health services
16. Employee counselling services
17. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .