Team Secretary – Rheumatology (Band 3, 30 hrs/week)

About the role

The Medical Secretarial Service is seeking a Team Secretary to join the Rheumatology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This permanent, part‑time position (30 hours per week) provides essential secretarial and administrative support to consultants, medical and nursing staff within a dynamic clinical environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day secretarial support to the Rheumatology team, including consultants and nursing staff.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Perform audio typing and produce accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Handle correspondence, filing and routine administrative tasks.
• Assist with reception duties and ensure smooth operation of the department.

Required profile

• Previous experience in audio typing and a secretarial or similar administrative role.
• Proven ability to manage diaries and schedule appointments efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to touch‑type accurately and at speed.
• Flexibility to work between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

Required skills

• Audio typing
• Touch typing
• Diary management
• Appointment scheduling

What we offer

• Opportunities for career progression within the Medical Secretarial Service.
• Potential to develop into supervisory, training or management roles.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equality.
• Exposure to a range of medical, surgical and clinical services.