Medical Secretary
CompanyNHS Highland
Location
Lochgilphead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeInternship
Posted At4/16/2026
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Occupation TypeMedical secretaries
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Description
Medical Secretary- Adult Community Learning Disability Service
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong administration experience along with excellent organisational and communication skills. You should enjoy working as part of a team, but be prepared to work on your own.
You will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrist and the Professional Lead /Manager and Team Leader as well as supporting other members of the Learning Disability team in the West of Argyll.
The ability to work effectively and under pressure within the hours is essential. You will have significant secretarial experience with a high level of office practice skills, have knowledge of medical terminology and be proficient in the use of office software and patient information systems (such as Microsoft Office, E-mail, Hospital Intranet, Trak Care PMS, SciStore etc.
This post involves interaction with patients, relatives and carers, GPs, Social Workers, other Healthcare Professionals, Judicial/Legal bodies and a range of other agencies.
Candidates must be self-motivated and possess excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills. You must be able to be calm, discreet, confidential, and have a sensitive approach to dealing with adults with a Learning Disability.
Informal enquiries to: Anne-Lise Dickie, Professional Lead E-mail: annelise.dickie@nhs.scot Work mobile: 07769 932589
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong administration experience along with excellent organisational and communication skills. You should enjoy working as part of a team, but be prepared to work on your own.
You will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Consultant Psychiatrist and the Professional Lead /Manager and Team Leader as well as supporting other members of the Learning Disability team in the West of Argyll.
The ability to work effectively and under pressure within the hours is essential. You will have significant secretarial experience with a high level of office practice skills, have knowledge of medical terminology and be proficient in the use of office software and patient information systems (such as Microsoft Office, E-mail, Hospital Intranet, Trak Care PMS, SciStore etc.
This post involves interaction with patients, relatives and carers, GPs, Social Workers, other Healthcare Professionals, Judicial/Legal bodies and a range of other agencies.
Candidates must be self-motivated and possess excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills. You must be able to be calm, discreet, confidential, and have a sensitive approach to dealing with adults with a Learning Disability.
Informal enquiries to: Anne-Lise Dickie, Professional Lead E-mail: annelise.dickie@nhs.scot Work mobile: 07769 932589
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .