213772 Ward Clerk

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Ward Clerk for the Women and Children's Outpatient Department at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The role involves providing reception and administrative support, requiring excellent interpersonal and keyboard skills. Candidates should hold an SVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification. This position does not meet sponsorship requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrable working experience at SVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Reception and front of house support for services.
• Providing administrative support to teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Keyboard Skills

Education

SVQ Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Ward Clerk in the Women and Children's Outpatient Department based in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (DGRI).

Principal duties include:

1. Reception and front of house support for services held with DGRI.
2. Providing administrative support to the teams within the Women, Children & Sexual Health Services Directorate.

Candidate requirements:

• SVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable working experience at that level.
• Excellent interpersonal and keyboard skills.
• Specialist knowledge of Microsoft Word and previous office experience.

Informal enquiries:

Christine Maxwell, Administration Coordinator (Tuesdays & Fridays) at 01387 246246 extension 33058.

Additional information:

Please note: The salary for this vacancy does not meet the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway:

For more information and an insight into our community, visit our Work With Us web pages.

Application process:

Details are available at Application Process.

Important notes for applicants:

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• Parking is free and unlimited at all hospital sites.
• Early closing of vacancies may occur due to high volume of applications.

Equality and Diversity:

NHS Dumfries and Galloway promotes equality and diversity, welcoming applicants from all community sections.

Public Protection:

Our practices include managing risks to prevent harm to children, young people, and adults, based on relevant legislation and policies rooted in international conventions.

Right to Work in the UK:

Employment is contingent upon valid UK work permission, checked for all applicants. Sponsorship is not available for bank contracts.

UK Registration:

International nurses must have full UK registration with the relevant council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC). We do not support OSCE training for international nurses at this time.