Clerical Officer

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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this post.

An opportunity has arisen for a Night shift A&E Clerical Officer to join the Emergency Department team.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the team

Hours:

18.5 (2 nights per week) worked in accordance with a 3-week rolling rota pattern.

The post holder will provide clerical and reception support to Accident and Emergency department, including admitting patients, telephone and reception duties, maintaining patient records, data input and general administrative tasks. The ability to prioritise workload, work accurately and maintain confidentiality is essential.

Applicants are required to have the following:

• Good general standard of education.
• Minimum of two years’ clerical/administrative experience.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Good keyboard skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.