Clerical Officer (Records Destruction Clerk)

Posted 4 days 6 hours ago by NHS National Services Scotland

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Shetland Islands, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0
Job Description
Clerical Officer (Records Destruction Clerk)

Ref: 241934

Substantive

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Clerical Officer (Records Destruction Clerk) at the Gilbert Bain Hospital. Working as a records clerk, duties include scanning patient records, verifying documents, preparing files for archiving or disposal, and maintaining a records inventory process or file management system. They also provide an efficient service to support the delivery of clinical care.

Responsibilities
  • Scan patient records and verify documents.
  • Prepare files for archiving or disposal.
  • Maintain a records inventory process or file management system.
  • Provide an efficient service to support the delivery of clinical care.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Experience of working independently and in a team, with excellent communication skills and good attention to detail.
  • Good standard of general education and computer literacy.
  • Ability to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing the role (details available at the provided URL).
  • Not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance; you must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship before submitting applications.

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Additional Information
  • Informal discussion: contact Ryan Sandison on ext 3008.
  • Closing date: 29/03/2026.
  • Interview date: 10/04/2026.
  • Note: This is a local advertisement; no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
  • Preferred candidates may be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer.
  • Assistance or technical issues with applications: support at jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk; include the vacancy reference number and "NHS Shetland" in the subject line, or call .
  • Equal opportunities: we welcome applications from all sections of the community.