Fixed term 12 months
The Ophthalmology department requires an experienced clerical officer to work with the cataract unit team. You will be dealing with members of the public and patients and staff within the ophthalmology department of NHS Fife.
We are looking for an individual to join our clerical team in Ophthalmology to cover a maternity leave. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in delivering a high standard of care to patients using our service. You will be expected to provide support the ophthalmic team to deliver services to patients within the Fife area. There is an opportunity to rotate around the Ophthalmology department from the Outpatient area to pre / post in the cataract unit and into Ophthalmology theatres. Travel between sites will be necessary as the department operates across four hospital sites. We are looking for individuals who possess excellent communication skills, knowledge of trakcare, healthcare portal, sci-store, sci- gateway and SSTS and be able to work within the team as well as on your own initiative.
You will report to the Senior Charge Nurse Ophthalmology You will have excellent telephone communication skills to deal with multiple telephone calls from general practitioners, opticians, patients and other departments or health care organisations.
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 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 Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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.