Clerical Officer (Records Destruction Clerk)

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a Clerical Officer (Records Destruction Clerk) at Gilbert Bain Hospital in Shetland. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, Band 2 with salary £26,696–£28,988 per annum plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,578.

You will scan patient records, verify documents, prepare files for archiving or disposal, and maintain a records inventory or file-management system to support clinical care.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and in a team with excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate computer literacy and general education standards.

Responsibilities

• Scan patient records and verify documents.
• Prepare files for archiving or disposal.
• Maintain a records inventory or file management system.
• Provide efficient service to support clinical care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

General education

Job description

Full Time 36 hours per week

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum A vacancy has arisen for a Clerical Officer (Records Destruction Clerk) at the Gilbert Bain Hospital. As a records clerk, job duties include scanning patient records, verifying documents, preparing files for archiving or disposal, maintaining a records inventory process or file management system. They also provide an efficient service to support the delivery of clinical care.

(Ref: 258288) Substantive Full Time 36 hours per week Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum A vacancy has arisen for a Clerical Officer (Records Destruction Clerk) at the Gilbert Bain Hospital. As a records clerk, job duties include scanning patient records, verifying documents, preparing files for archiving or disposal, maintaining a records inventory process or file management system. They also provide an efficient service to support the delivery of clinical care. Interested? If so you will need to be able to demonstrate experience of working independently as well as working effectively in a team, together with excellent communication skills and good attention to detail. With a good standard of general education, you will also need to be able to demonstrate computer literacy. 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. 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. Closing date: 27/09/2026 Interview date: 11/10/2026 Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable. In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.