NHS Lothian
256527 R1 (MG) Medical Secretary
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NHS Lothian
The Royal Infirmary and Western General Hospitals, Edinburgh
Pathology Department
MEDICAL SECRETARY Band 4 Position
Nominally based at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Part Time 18 hrs (0.5 WTE) (Monday-Friday)
Salary: £31,537 to £34,303 (pro rata for part time)
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and motivated individuals to support the issue of Pathology diagnosis within reports. The Pathology Department provides patient diagnosis, including cancer diagnosis, for most scheduled care specialties e.g. Breast, Dermatopathology etc. Pathology Department is based over two sites; this post will be nominally based at the Royal Infirmary site.
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Tasks within the Role:
- Fast, accurate audio typing of patient Biopsy / Autopsy reports and letters using a digital dictation system (Winscribe)
- Collation of slides, reports, and audit sheets for Consultant MDT (Multi-disciplinary Team) meetings
Minute-taking experience is essential, and experience must be described in application to progress to shortlisting.
Requirements:
- Previous relevant experience working as part of a team
- Excellent keyboard / communication skills
- Microsoft Word and audio/digital dictation experience
Contact Information
For Further Information Please Contact
Nichola Wilson
0131 242 7082
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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.
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