Clerical Officer-Health RecordsinGlasgowinGlasgowPUBLISHED FRI 17 JAN 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern is Monday-Thursday 08.30-17.00, Friday 08.30-16.00.

To support effective clinical care by providing an efficient Health Records service to patients, medical and nursing staff within Mental Health Services. Ensure patient appointments for outpatients clinics, day cases and inpatient admissions are administered and processed accurately that patients' health records remain confidential, are securely stored and are available as and when necessary.

To work to support effective clinical care by providing efficient administrative, clerical and receptionist services. To maintain electronic and paper based patient records systems providing confidential, accurate and up to date information. To maintain patient demographic and administrative data through continual checking and updating of the patient management system.

• 3 standard grades or equivalent- 1 must be English or good general education coupled with good office experience
• Previous clerical experience required
• Computer literate with good keyboard skills
• Previous reception experience along with good communication skills required
• Prior experience of using a Patient Management System (PMS) would be desirable.
  
  

This is a GGC wide post. Contractual Base will be Leverndale Hospital, post holder may be required to cover other sites during operational needs.

This post is permanent.

This post may close sooner than the advertised date depending on the level of interest in the post

Informal Contact: Irene Whyte, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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