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NHS Scotland is recruiting a Clerical Officer (Ref: 259341) at Band 2 with a pro rata salary range of £26,696 to £28,988 and a Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 pro rata. Bank cover arrangements may apply for vacant shifts or illnesses.
The role involves general clerical support to the medical records team, ensuring efficient clerical tasks for clinics, theatre sessions, reception, and ward work. Applicants should have secretarial skills and English qualifications; PVG scheme checks may be
Bank working arrangements are used to cover shifts/part shifts where, for example, we have vacant posts or unexpected absence/illness.
Bank working arrangements are used to cover shifts/part shifts where, for example, we have vacant posts or unexpected absence/illness.
Do you have secretarial skills and experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Standard Grade or equivalent in English? Would you like to play a key role in our busy Medical Records team?
Clerical Officers provide general clerical support to the secretarial team to ensure that clinics, theatre sessions, reception services and ward clerical work is organised in an efficient and timely manner and that patient data and clinical notes are filed correctly and efficiently.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here
Closing date: 27/09/26
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.