An opportunity has arisen within Mental Health Services for a Medical Secretary to join our current team.
The successful candidate would also be expected to provide cover for other secretaries at times of annual/sick leave.
The successful candidate will be part of a team of Medical Secretaries who provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative and patient co-ordination services for Consultant Psychiatrists and associated medical staff who provide outreach clinics throughout Argyll and Bute.
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, TrakCare PMS, SciStore etc.), with a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
Knowledge of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 would be an advantage.
Candidates must be self-motivated and possess excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills.
The ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as individually are essential.
This post will be worked 21 hours over 4 days.
This post is based in Lochgilphead.
Informal Enquiries To: Fiona Broderick
e-mail;
Tel No; 07971624362
Job Ref: 259396
Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 23rd September 2026
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NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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.
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
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 .
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