The RoleAn opportunity has arisen for a Lead Medical Secretary & Theatre Scheduler to join our team within Cardiology at University Hospital Hairmyres. The Lead Medical Secretary & Theatre Scheduler supervises an administrative team of secretaries and administrative clerks to provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of clinicians, enabling clinicians to operate effectively and efficiently. You will ensure the work of the administrative team is carried out in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire's standard operating procedures. You will take primary responsibility for organising theatre schedules for your speciality (or specialities) to make optimum use of the available capacity, with all work being carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures (including waiting time guarantees for patients). NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire! Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital-based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. What we'll need you to bringSVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent knowledge)Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminologyEvidence of effective team working and dealing with changeEvidence of good communication skills with patients, clinicians, and colleaguesAdvanced audio typing skillsEvidence of strong competence with relevant IT systemsExcellent organisational skillsProven ability to work under pressurePlease note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required, this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. It would be great if you also haveKnowledge of NHS policies and guidelines related to outpatient schedulingContract typePermanent Full time 37 hours LocationThis role will be based in Cardiology within University Hospital Hairmyres. Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations. Looking to find out more?If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Shelley Johnston, Cardiology Theatre Scheduler on ****** For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on ****** (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email) Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include: A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care, and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page. Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you're looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation, or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage. 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