Audio Typist/Clerical Officer

NHS Tayside; Scotland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Tayside in Scotland seeks a proactive Administrative Services Assistant within the Specialist Surgery Division at Ninewells Hospital to provide efficient clerical support.

You will handle typing, IT systems, and medical terminology in a busy office, supporting communication with staff and patients, with pro rata salary for 29.6 hours.

Applicants should have strong literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills; prior NHS IT experience not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of literacy and numeracy.
• Good typing and IT system skills essential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology advantageous.
• Previous office experience essential.
• Experience with NHS Tayside IT systems not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive administrative service within the Specialist Surgery Division.
• Support a busy office environment at Ninewells Hospital.
• Maintain accurate records and handle routine clerical duties.
• Comply with mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy & numeracy

Typing

IT systems

Education

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

NHS Tayside IT systems

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for the above post, based within the Photobiology Department at Ninewells Hospital.

We are looking for an individual to provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service within the Specialist Surgery Division.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a high level of literacy and numeracy skills. Good typing and IT system skills are essential, and a previous knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous. Previous experience in an office environment is also essential. Experience of NHS Tayside IT systems is not essential.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Hours of work are: 29.6 hours per week Please note there is a requirement to work across 5 days from Monday to Friday. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.

Please contact Elizabete Janukovica, Administrative Services Supervisor - 01382 660111, Ext 35192 or for any additional information.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.