NHS Grampian
NS255239 - Part Time Team Secretary / Audio Typist
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NHS Scotland Commitment
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Team Secretary / Audio Typist
Band 3
Hours: 21 hours per week (part-time Wednesday - Friday)
Salary: £29,103 - £31,409 pro rata
Liaison Psychiatry
We have a vacancy for a part-time Team Secretary / Audio Typist within the Liaison Psychiatry Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This is a busy area with a variety of work and a high volume/turnaround of patients. There will also be the opportunity when required to do audio typing within some of our other specialties within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary dependant on workload within Department.
What We Love To See
- The ideal candidate should have previous secretarial, Audio Typist, or PA experience with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- The ability to touch type is essential with experience of audio typing.
Who We Are
The Medical Secretarial Service provides secretarial and administration 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
- The Management Team
There are opportunities for expansion and progression within the Medical Secretarial Service, including:
- Expanding your knowledge into various other medical, surgical, and clinical services
- Developing into supervisory, training, or management roles over time
Diversity and Inclusion
We are focused on hiring the very best talent available and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has a positive recruitment experience regardless of the outcome.
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It’s not essential to be in a Medical Secretary role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or considering a move from working in another relevant field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you are unsure if this would be the right role for you, please read the job description and apply if you meet all of the essential criteria.
For informal enquiries, please contact Wendy Walker, Assistant Secretarial Service Manager, at wendy.walker3@nhs.scot. Please note all applications must be made via the NHS Scotland Recruitment Website; no CVs can be considered.
Application and Interview Details
- Interviews: To be held on 09 September 2026.
- Application Process: Apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
- Posts close: At midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
Additional Information For Candidates
- AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
- As a disability confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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Application and Correspondence
- Apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
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Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board, we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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