Clinical Secretary

Clinical Secretary - Surgical Directorate The RoleProvide comprehensive administrative support to a team of clinicians, enabling clinicians to operate effectively and efficiently. Work in accordance with standard operating procedures. NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team LanarkshireHere 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 need you to bring SVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) plus at least 2 years experience in healthcare administration or at least 3 years experience in a secretarial role Understanding of medical terminology Evidence of effective team working and dealing with change Evidence of strong communication skills with patients, clinicians and colleagues. Excellent organisational skills Evidence of strong competence with relevant IT systems Audio typing skills It would be great if you also have Knowledge of general office procedures Shorthand skills Excellent keyboard skills Contract typeFixed Term (3 Months)Full time37 Hours Please note this is a 3 months fixed term post. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post. LocationThis role will be based in Surgical Directorate within University Hospital Monklands.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. 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. Benefits A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service A minimum of 8 days of public holidays Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit Scottish Public Pension) Paid sick leave increasing with length of service Occupational health services Employee counselling services Work-life Balance policies and procedures Additional information for applicants Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early. For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates. 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 NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Right to Work within the UKNHS Lanarkshire 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.We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route. ContactPlease contact Emma Cooper, Operational Admin Manager on Please contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) #J-18808-Ljbffr