Overview
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.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time clerical officer within the Health Records Department at Ayrshire Maternity Unit.
Hours
Hours of duty will be: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9.30am – 2pm. This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
What You Will Do
To provide a clerical service to clinicians throughout the division, ensuring that procedures are in place to initiate and maintain accurate and up to date patient case records to support clinical care. Administration of all out-patient appointment systems and waiting lists, facilitating equitable access to specialties across the division.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
Duties include the maintenance and filing of patient confidential records, recording patient related data, admissions and booking out-patient appointments using the electronic Patient Management System. Providing reception services, answering telephones and relaying messages. You should be able to work flexibly in order to meet service demands.
Further Information
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Linda Black, Health Records Site Manager - linda.black3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Right to Work / Sponsorship
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NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. The salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Visit here for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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