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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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.
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Officer based at University Hospital Ayr.
What you will do:
You will 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.
Your duties will include the maintenance and filing of patients' confidential records, recording patient-related data, admissions and booking out-patient appointments using the computerised Patient Management System, in addition to providing reception services, answering telephones and relaying messages.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
* Candidates should possess SVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent qualification or experience
* Experience working within an administrative environment
* Keyboard / PC Skills
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Diplomacy and sensitivity when dealing with patients, staff, and members of the general public
Desirable
* ECDL or equivalent
* Experience of working within a Health Records environment
* Ability to work within a team environment
* Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
Hours:
17.61 hours per week.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Linda Black on 01563 827556 or alternatively at Linda.Black@aapct.scot.nhs.uk - you may also reach out to Kevin Whiteford on 01292 614624 or alternatively at Kevin.whiteford@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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