Clerical Officer

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is looking for a Clerical Officer/Receptionist Band 2 for a one-year fixed-term role at Dundee Dental Hospital. The position involves providing a full health records service and receptionist duties, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. An ideal candidate will have previous experience in an NHS environment dealing with the public.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or similar setting required.
• Previous public interaction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide health records service to clinical departments and staff.
• Act as clinic receptionist within Health Records Department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

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.

Dundee Dental Hospital Health Records

Clerical Officer/Receptionist Band 2

Fixed Term/Secondment

One Year

Applications are invited for the above post based in Health Records, Dental Hospital

The postholder will provide a full health records service to all clinical departments, clinic and undergraduate staff within the Dundee Dental Hospital, other Hospitals, General Dental Practices and General Practices.

The postholder will also provide a clinic receptionist service in the Health Records Department, Dundee Dental Hospital.

The postholder will require to have strong organisational, communication, keyboard and IT skills as well as previous experience working in an NHS or similar environment where you will have dealt extensively with the public.

Informal enquiries to: Mrs M Telfer, on (01382 740979) Sandra Smart on 01382 660111 ext 35904

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week; Monday to Friday

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

Internal Applicants written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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.

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