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Pathology Department,
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Clerical Officer, Band 3
[Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months from commencing post]
Applications are invited for the above full-time, fixed term/secondment post (12 months) based in the Pathology Department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The successful applicant will be required to produce pathology reports from digital files and handwritten notes, along with other clerical duties. There is a requirement to work in the Archive stores filing paraffin blocks and stained glass slides.
Knowledge of medical terminology, excellent keyboard skills and experience of Microsoft Word packages are essential. In addition, applicants should have good interpersonal and organisational skills, a professional attitude and be able to work as part of a team.
Applicants will have an NVQ level 3/RSA 3 in office/clerical practice or equivalent level of experience within an office environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working in a busy, progressive Cellular Pathology Laboratory Office within a large Teaching Hospital.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Laura Tyrie, Admin Service Supervisor, email: laura.tyrie@nhs.scot or Andy Munro, Clinical Laboratory Manager, email andy.munro@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37 per week
Internal Applicants: Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
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