Medical Secretary – NHS Scotland

About the role

The NHS Scotland team is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide essential secretarial and administrative support to clinicians and members of multidisciplinary teams. This position plays a vital role in ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations within a busy healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver medical secretarial and administrative assistance to clinicians and MDT members.
• Manage patient correspondence, appointment scheduling, and record keeping.
• Prepare and process clinical documents, referrals, and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to NHS data protection standards.

Required profile

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to support reasonable adjustments for disabled or neurodivergent colleagues.

Required skills

What we offer

• A supportive, inclusive work environment within the NHS.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.