Summer Student Placement - Medical Records

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a summer student for a placement in Medical Records. This role involves supporting the Patient Services Department through various administrative tasks, ensuring the efficient management of medical records. Ideal candidates will be studying administration, business, or health-related subjects and possess strong communication and attention to detail skills. This fixed-term position offers valuable experience in a healthcare setting and the opportunity to contribute to patient care while maintaining confidentiality. Join a dedicated team committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required for general enquiries.
• Attention to detail is essential for accurate file storage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general administrative duties including scanning and filing.
• Maintain the Medical Records file store for effective retrieval.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality Management

Education

Studying Administration

Studying Business

Studying Management

Studying Health Related Subject

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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.

Summer Student Placement – Medical Records

Band £24,647 to £26,763 per annum

Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Fixed Term Contract

The Patient Services Department provides a comprehensive medical record service to NHS Western Isles for both inpatients and outpatients. Medical Records is responsible for the provision of key services supporting patient care and management.

We require a summer student to assist with administrative functions. This will include:

• General administrative duties - scanning, filing, photocopying and telephone enquiries.

• Maintaining the Medical Records file store. Ensuring filing bays are in good order to enable effective and efficient location and retrieval of records.

• Appointment booking and recording clinic outcomes.

This placement would be suitable for those that are studying administration, business, management or a health related subject. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident in taking general enquiries. You will be required to have an eye for detail to ensure files are stored accurately. It is essential that you can maintain confidentiality as you will be dealing with sensitive, personal information.

For further information and an informal discussion of the post please contact Diane Morrison, Western Isles Hospital Tel: [phone].

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].