Medical Secretary - Orthopaedics

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post will be Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 2.30pm, 25hrs per week.

This is a part time post for 1 year to cover Secretarial Maternity Leave

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

To provide secretarial and administrative support to the secretarial and clinical team within Clyde Orthopaedics. The role is diverse in providing medical secretarial support for the provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical care to patients. The post holder is required to use a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy and tact. A sound understanding of Board/Departmental policies and procedures is necessary together with excellent communication skills to ensure that the required information is passed on accurately and timeously.

The post holder must demonstrate that they can work on their own without supervision and have excellent organisational skills and be self‑motivated. Applicants should be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, be enthusiastic and a team player. The post holder must ensure that they undertake all statutory/mandatory training and, in conjunction with the Line Manager, develop their training as required by their own objectives and those of the service.

Experience with NHS systems is essential including Trak and Clinical Portal. Waiting list experience is desirable.

Informal contact: Laura Cassidy, Orthopaedic Waiting List Manager, On  or email Laura.

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Information for candidates

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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