Medical Secretary - Physiotherapy

Medical Directors Office ,Corporate Services (Lothian)
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Lothian Occupational Health & Safety Services

Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service

Medical Secretary/ Administrative Assistant Part-Time

Band 4

28.75 hrs. (0.77 WTE) Permanent Contract

£ 22,700 – 24,973 Pro rata

The Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service requires a professional part-time

Administrative Assistant. You will provide administrative and secretarial support to our team of Occupational Health Physiotherapists based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh; facilitating the smooth running of the service. You will also provide professional support to the administrative staff of the service on other sites. You should be self-motivated, have good organisational and communication skills. Accurate word processing and audio typing skills using medical terminology is required. Administrative experience is essential along with advanced skills in software packages (Microsoft office, Excel and Powerpoint). Experience with Access database management would be advantageous.

NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

**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**

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Amanda Jones, Occupational Health Physiotherapy Manager, Occupational Health Physiotherapy Service on 0131 242 1963.

Employer details: NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. State-of-the-art buildings and our forward-looking and innovative approach have earned our hospitals recognition as centres of excellence. Our clinical care, teaching and research have a national and growing international reputation. NHS Lothian provides an extensive range of primary care services, including mental health, GP and other community-based services. Primary care services are also provided at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Liberton Hospital and the Royal Victoria Building. We also provide a comprehensive range of acute adult, paediatric and maternity services. Acute care is provided from the following sites: the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France; the Western General Hospital; St Johns Hospital at Howden, Livingston; the Royal Hospital for Sick Children; Liberton Hospital; the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, and the Lauriston Building. A move to NHS Lothian will give you the chance to develop your NHS career and enhance your lifestyle. There is much to admire and enjoy in the Lothian region in locations of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the historic skyline of Edinburgh, Scotlands historic capital city, to the wonderful surrounding countryside and coastline of the Firth of Forth.