NS251160 Medical Secretary

The Medical Secretarial Service has a vacancy for a Medical Secretary to join the Urology Team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced secretary or administrator looking to deepen their expertise within a fast‑paced, high‑volume cancer specialty.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Medical Secretary Team in the Urology Department at ARI to provide secretarial and administrative support to a large team of Consultant Surgeons and their medical and nursing staff.

• Book theatre lists and UCAN outpatient clinics.
• Diary management and scheduling of appointments.
• Answer patient queries and manage the awaiting results system.
• Perform general administrative and PA tasks as required.

• Previous experience as a Medical Secretary or in a similar role such as Legal Secretary, PA, or Team Secretary.
• Strong diary management and scheduling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Touch‑typing skills and experience transcribing documents from audio files.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and NHS administrative experience is an advantage.

Hours are negotiable between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The role is full‑time, 36 hours per week.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure a fair, respectful recruitment experience for all.

The Medical Secretarial Service provides secretarial and administrative support to medical, surgical, and clinical teams across the acute sector of NHS Grampian. The team consists of Medical Secretaries, Audio Typists, Administrators, Filing Clerks, Receptionists, Trainers, PAs, and a Management Team.