Medical Records Officer

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Emergency Department at Caithness General Hospital as a part-time team member. We're looking for individuals who can engage with the public, manage calls, and work flexibly, all while maintaining a supportive and caring environment within NHS Scotland.

Qualifications

• Confident in working with the public and handling telephone inquiries.
• Ability to work additional hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Emergency Department and handle various administrative tasks.
• Assist with staff absences and peak times.

Skills

Public interaction

Computer skills

Handling telephone calls

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

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 this exciting role within the Emergency Department at Caithness General Hospital. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible, we would like to hear from you. Applicants must be confident working with the public, using computers, handling telephone calls / enquiries and working under pressure. There will also be a requirement to work additional hours on a regular basis which will include weekend working to cover staff absences both within the ED department and in other areas within the department.

This is a permanent part-time 18.5 hours per week post, worked in accordance with service requirements.

Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Isabel More, Medical Records Manager– Tel: [phone] or [e-mail].

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork