Theatre Secretary

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.

Applications are invited for the post of Theatre Secretary to provide admin support within Theatres, Anaesthesia & Critical Care (TACC) based at Ninewells Hospital. This will involve performing a wide range of admin and clerical duties, including theatre scheduling and provide secretarial support to the Multi-Disciplinary Team across NHS Tayside during periods of leave and sickness.

With attention to detail, you will have a pleasant and helpful manner, and work well as part of a team. Good typing and audio skills are essential and a previous knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous. Previous experience in an office environment is essential as are good communications skills.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Lezley Cassidy, Admin Services Manager, Ext: 32175, lezley.cassidy@nhs.scot Gillian Barker, Admin Services Supervisor, Ext 40236, gillian.barker3@nhs.scot

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

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