About the Role
As a Clerical Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality clerical and administrative support across multiple areas, including:
* DGRI: Main Reception, Orthopaedics, Outpatients, Oncology, Day Surgery Unit, and Wards
* MHTC: Bay 3 and Ophthalmology Theatres
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing reception, administrative, and clerical support in designated areas
* Working closely with clinical teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation, including discharge paperwork and electronic case notes
* Supporting service objectives by assisting in various areas as required
What We’re Looking For
* A team player with a flexible, "can‑do" attitude
* Organised and detail‑oriented, with strong communication skills
* Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering excellent service
Additional Information
* Full support will be provided by colleagues, Team Leaders, and Administration Services Managers
* PVG clearance is required for this post
* Administration support operates 7 days per week; flexibility is essential
* Shortlisted candidates must attend an in‑person interview
For informal enquiries, please contact: jennifer.stewart19@nhs.scot or Tel: 01387 246246 Ext 74278
Work visa information: If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Public Protection
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHS DG core business.
Additional Information for International Candidates
Right to Work in the United Kingdom: NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Work Visa: If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
United Kingdom Registration: NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
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