Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for 12 months to cover substantive post holders maternity leave.

*Secondment Opportunity Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

Vacancies exist within Health Record Services. We are looking to recruit Health Records Assistants to join our team which provides a comprehensive health records service to NHS Forth Valley patients and staff. Working in this extremely busy and, at times, physically demanding post requires an enthusiastic and flexible approach as our staff are often required to cover a wide range of duties.

For some posts there may be a requirement to work a rotational shift pattern, which would cover day, back or night shift if required.

Ideally the successful candidates should hold the Institute of Health Record and Information Management (IHRIM) Certificate of Technical Competence (CTC) and the ECDL or be working towards these qualifications. In addition previous health records experience including the use of a computerised patient information management system is desirable.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Amber Howie, Health Record Services Supervisor on Tel: 01324 566259 or Alison Beveridge on 01324 566416.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.