Receptionist/Clerical Officer/Audio Typist

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland – Ninewells Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery in Dundee – seeks a Receptionist/Clerical Officer/Audio Typist (Band 2) to provide a professional front-desk and admin service within the Specialist Surgery Division. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, literacy and numeracy, with strong typing and IT skills.

Familiarity with medical terminology is advantageous, and prior office experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of literacy and numeracy.
• Good typing and IT system skills are essential.
• Previous knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in an office environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient reception and administrative service within the Plastic Surgery Department.
• Handle typing and IT system tasks as part of daily duties.
• Assist with general office duties and maintain records.
• Support the team with communications and patient handling.

Skills

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Typing

IT skills

Medical terminology knowledge (advant"

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

DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY

RECEPTIONIST/CLERICAL OFFICER/AUDIO TYPIST, BAND 2

Applications are invited for the above post, based within the Specialist Surgery Division at Ninewells Hospital.

We are looking for an individual to provide an efficient reception and administrative service within the Plastic Surgery Department.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a high level of literacy and numeracy skills. Good typing and IT system skills are essential, and a previous knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous. Previous experience in an office environment is also essential.

Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Hours of work are: 36 hours, Monday to Friday.

Informal Enquiries to: Amanda Docherty, Ext 55813 or [e-mail]

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