Ward Clerk- Health Records

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in a part-time role focused on delivering exceptional Health Records services. This position involves supporting clinical care by maintaining accurate and confidential patient records. With flexible hours and a commitment to community inclusion, this role is perfect for someone with clerical experience and strong organizational skills. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about contributing to patient care, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Previous clerical/reception experience is essential.
• Good organizational and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient Health Records service in a ward environment.
• Administer and process patient health records accurately.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Keyboard skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in computer systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent part-time post of 14.5 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday and Tuesday, 6.45-14.45.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

This is a GGC wide post. Contractual Base will be QEUH, post holder may be required to cover other sites due to operational needs.

To support effective clinical care by providing an efficient Health Records service to patients in a ward environment. To ensure patient’s health records are administered and processed accurately and remain confidential. The post holder will provide cover in multiple wards as and when required. The post holder will be expected to undertake all duties such as reception of patients, answering telephone, appointment booking and maintaining demographic information on the patient management system.

Minimum Requirements:

• It is essential that the candidate has previous clerical/reception experience along with experience of working with the general public in a customer service environment.
• Good organisational, keyboard and communication skills are essential along with being proficient in the use of computer systems.

For more information, please contact: Daniel Cumming, Supervisor, 0141 201 1988, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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