Receptionist/Audio Typist/Clerical Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dundee is seeking a Receptionist/Audio Typist/Clerical Officer to provide efficient administrative support in the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit. The ideal candidate will have excellent typing and audio typing skills, good communication abilities, and a pleasant demeanor. Previous office experience and familiarity with medical terminology are beneficial. This position offers a part-time contract of 16.5 hours per week with a varied shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Pleasant and helpful manner, working well as part of a team.
• Previous knowledge of medical terminology is advantageous.
• Previous experience in an office environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient administrative service for the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit.
• Perform a wide range of clerical and secretarial duties including reception.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Skills

Good typing skills

Audio typing skills

Good communication 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.

NINEWELLS HOSPITAL, DUNDEE

SURGICAL CARE DIVISION

GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT

RECEPTIONIST/ AUDIO TYPIST/CLERICAL OFFICER

BAND 2 16.5 hrs/wk

Monday &Tuesday 1630-2100 & Sunday 0900-1700

Applications are invited for the above post to provide an efficient administrative service for the Acute Surgical Receiving Unit based within the General Surgery Department at Ninewells Hospital. This will involve performing a wide range of clerical and secretarial duties including reception of acute surgical emergencies into the Unit.

Applicants should possess a pleasant and helpful manner and work well as part of a team. Good typing and audio typing skills are essential and a previous knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous. Previous experience in an office environment is essential as are good communication skills.

The Acute Surgical Receiving Unit is open from

0900-2100 Monday - Friday and 0900-1700 Saturday & Sunday

(with periodic 7 day shift pattern to cover absences)

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

Informal enquiries to:

Lesley Hackney, Admin Services Supervisor, Tel [phone]/Ext 40118

e-mail: [e-mail]

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

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email.

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