Secretary

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.

Secretary, Band 3

Fixed Term/Secondment

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

The Tayside Psychological Therapies Admin Service is seeking a full-time Secretary (37 hours) to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support. This is a peripateticrole, meaning you will work across multiple locations within NHS Tayside Psychological Therapies Service, with a particular focus on Dundee. This is a fixed term post for 12 months in the first instance.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic and dedicated clinical service. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and excellent service delivery across our sites by providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to a range of clinicians.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Applicants should have experience of NHS systems including TrakCare, accurate and efficient keyboard and typing skills are essential.

High levels of concentration are required in this rewarding environment, which also demands the ability to manage your own workload with a degree of autonomy, plan ahead effectively, and problem-solve when needed.

We welcome applications from individuals with previous secretarial or administrative experience who demonstrate excellent organisational skills and a friendly, professional manner.

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Applicant Information: Interviews will be held within three weeks of the closing date.

Informal enquiries to: Sharon Brown, Admin Team Leader, Tel: ext. 54615/Email or Dr Elaine Whitefield, Deputy Director Psychological Therapies, Tel /Email

Current NHS Tayside employees - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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