Department Secretary - #1795798

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

A vacancy for a Department Secretary has arisen in the Anaesthesia & Theatres and Critical Care Directorate based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical service to the Directorate.

A keen attention to detail is essential as are excellent literacy and numeracy skills and a good understanding of confidentiality.

As you will be required to deal with a wide range of people, a polite and courteous manner is required as well as a methodical and organised approach to work.

Further details can be obtained in the full job description.

Informal enquiries can be made to Kerry Murphy 0131242 3108

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.