Summer Student Placement - Medical Records

NHS Scotland; Isle of Whithorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a Summer Student Placement in Medical Records, perfect for students pursuing administration or health-related studies. This role involves supporting patient care through essential administrative tasks, including managing medical records, handling enquiries, and ensuring confidentiality. The position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare environment while contributing to the efficiency of patient services. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn, this placement could be the ideal stepping stone for your career.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and confidence in handling enquiries.
• Attention to detail for accurate filing and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general administrative duties like scanning and filing.
• Maintain Medical Records file store for effective record retrieval.
• Handle outpatient reception duties and appointment booking.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

Studying Administration

Studying Business

Studying Management

Studying Health-related Subjects

Job description

Summer Student Placement - Medical Records

Join to apply for the Summer Student Placement - Medical Records role at NHS Scotland.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Position Details

• Band: £24,647 to £26,763 per annum
• Distant Islands Allowance: £1,349 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed term

The Patient Services Department provides comprehensive medical record services to NHS Western Isles for inpatients and outpatients. Medical Records supports patient care and management.

We are seeking a summer student to assist with administrative functions, including:

• General administrative duties such as scanning, filing, photocopying, and handling telephone enquiries.
• Maintaining the Medical Records file store for effective and efficient record retrieval.
• Outpatient reception duties.
• Appointment booking and recording clinic outcomes.

This placement is suitable for students studying administration, business, management, or health-related subjects. Strong communication skills, confidence in handling enquiries, attention to detail for accurate filing, and confidentiality are essential.

For further information or an informal discussion, contact Diane Morrison at Western Isles Hospital, Tel: [phone].

All NHS Western Isles vacancies are listed on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

For queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

Closing Date: 16th May 2025