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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.
Applications are invited for full-time, fixed term post (9 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 NHS clerical role.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of working in a busy, progressive Cellular Pathology Laboratory Office within a large Teaching Hospital.
Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
Informal enquiries to: Laura Tyrie, Admin Service Supervisor, email: laura.tyrie@nhs.scot or Jill Howie, Admin Services Manager, e-mail: jill.howie@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term/ Secondment until 30/06/2024
Internal candidates: *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.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.