Secretary – NHS Scotland

About the role

The NHS Scotland team is seeking a dedicated Secretary to provide high‑quality administrative and clerical support to staff within the service area. This position plays a vital part in ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations while upholding the NHS commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver secretarial, administrative and clerical assistance to designated staff members.
• Manage correspondence, schedule appointments and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and format documents, reports and presentations as required.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes and distribute action points.
• Support the team in complying with NHS policies, including equality and diversity standards.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in a secretarial or administrative role, preferably within a public‑sector environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to the NHS values of respect, fairness and professionalism.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a respected national health service.
• Support for disabled candidates and reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent applicants.
• Potential for career development within the NHS Scotland framework.