254075 (SNIS) Clerical Officer

Job Purpose

To support effective clinical care by providing an efficient Health Records service to patients, medical and nursing staff by providing comprehensive and effective clerical and administrative support.

To ensure patient appointments for clinics, day cases and in-patient admissions are administered and processed accurately and that patients’ health records remain confidential, are securely stored and are available as and when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and processing of patient appointments for clinics, day cases and in-patient admissions.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of patients' health records.
• Provide comprehensive and effective clerical and administrative support.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Experience in a similar administrative or clerical role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are desirable but not essential:

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.

Benefits

NHS Scotland offers a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary for this role is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible and can be arranged to suit the needs of the candidate and the department.

Contact Information

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Neil.Joshi@nhs.scot.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.