Receptionist/Clerical Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for the post of Receptionist/Clerical Officer within the Administration Team of The Centre for Child Health, Dundee. The role involves a wide range of reception and clerical duties, requiring a friendly, professional approach when dealing with patients, families, clinicians and NHS colleagues.

You should have experience of general office tasks, strong organisational and communication skills, and be prepared to meet the mandatory Induction standards for

Qualifications

• Experience of general office duties.
• Knowledge of outpatients booking systems desirable.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland will be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of reception and clerical duties.
• Communicate with patients, families, clinicians and NHS colleagues.
• Work effectively as part of a team and maintain a pleasant, helpful manner.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Office administration

Telephone handling

Tools

Outpatients booking systems

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Administration Team within The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, based at The Centre for Child Health.

Applications are invited for the post of Receptionist/Clerical Officer which involves performing a wide range of reception and clerical duties.

You should have the ability to communicate with all people, including young people and their families, clinicians, NHS colleagues and other agencies. You will have a pleasant and helpful manner, and work well as part of a team. You will have experience of general office duties.

Knowledge of outpatients booking systems is desirable. Good communication and organisational skills are essential for this position.

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

Informal enquiries to: Darren Jones, Admin Team Leader, [e-mail] Tel – 01382 660111 (ext. 54515)

Hours of work are: 36

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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