Bank Clerical Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland in Lerwick is seeking a Clerical Officer (Ref: 259341). Band 2 salary ranges £26,696–£28,988 per annum pro rata, plus a Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 pro rata.

Bank arrangements cover shifts, vacancies or unexpected absences. The role involves clerical support to the Medical Records team, ensuring clinics, theatre sessions and reception activities run smoothly and that patient data and notes are filed accurately.

Qualifications

• Secretarial skills and experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Standard Grade or equivalent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support to the secretarial team.
• Assist with clinics, theatre sessions, reception services and ward clerical work.
• Ensure patient data and clinical notes are filed correctly and efficiently.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Standard Grade or equivalent in English

Job description

Bank Opportunities Available

Clerical Officer (Ref: 259341)

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata)

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

Bank working arrangements are used to cover shifts/part shifts where, for example, we have vacant posts or unexpected absence/illness.

Do you have secretarial skills and experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Standard Grade or equivalent in English? Would you like to play a key role in our busy Medical Records team?

Clerical Officers provide general clerical support to the secretarial team to ensure that clinics, theatre sessions, reception services and ward clerical work is organised in an efficient and timely manner and that patient data and clinical notes are filed correctly and efficiently.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here

Closing date: 27/09/26

Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.