Summer Student Placement - Medical Records

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.

Band £24,647 to £26,763 per annum

Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

37 Hours per Week

Fixed Term Contract

The Patient Services Department provides a comprehensive medical record service to NHS Western Isles for both inpatients and outpatients. Medical Records is responsible for the provision of key services supporting patient care and management.

We require a summer student to assist with administrative functions. This will include:

• General administrative duties - scanning, filing, photocopying and telephone enquiries.
• Maintaining the Medical Records file store. Ensuring filing bays are in good order to enable effective and efficient location and retrieval of records.
• Outpatient Reception desk duties.
• Appointment booking and recording clinic outcomes.

This placement would be suitable for those that are studying administration, business, management, or a health-related subject. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident in taking general enquiries. You will be required to have an eye for detail to ensure files are stored accurately. It is essential that you can maintain confidentiality as you will be dealing with sensitive, personal information.

For further information and an informal discussion of the post please contact Diane Morrison, Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 704704.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: along with a job description.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025