Waiting List Assistant (AP) inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED TUE 26 NOV 2024

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Contributes to improving patient care by managing waiting lists effectively, ensuring timely access to healthcare services.

Supports a diverse and inclusive workplace through NHS Scotland's commitment to equality, making it an enriching environment for everyone.

Provides the opportunity to work within a reputable organisation known for its commitment to high-quality health services.

Offers a variety of administrative and clerical tasks that can enhance organisational and communication skills.

Involves teamwork and collaboration with a dedicated waiting list management team, fostering a sense of community and support.

Allows for personal development through training and support for candidates with diverse needs, including disabled individuals and those with long-term conditions.

The role of "202115 Waiting List Assistant (AP)" with NHS Scotland in Edinburgh involves providing administrative and clerical support for waiting list management. Responsibilities include accurately entering patient details into waiting lists, assisting with appointment bookings, and handling routine information requests. The position emphasises effective teamwork and individual contribution to the department's daily operations. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity and supports candidates from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term conditions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early due to anticipated high interest in the position. For more information, specific skills and experience required can be found in the job description and person specification links provided.

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To provide effective and efficient administrative and clerical support in relation to Waiting List management and to respond to routine requests for information.

Ensure the prompt and accurate input of patient details to appropriate waiting lists and assist booking appointments as directed by waiting list management team.

To provide a high-quality support by undertaking all administrative and clerical duties in the daily running of the department, as an individual and as a team member.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Jonathan Morgan on

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

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