Job details
- Job reference: 258607
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 16/09/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Lorn & Islands Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 18.5
- Job posted date: 02/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Medical Records
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or Health and Care Worker visa.NHS Highland is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this post.
An opportunity has arisen for a Nightshift A&E Clerical Officer to join the Emergency Department team.
We are looking for a self-motivated person with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the team.
Hours: 18.5 (2 nights per week) worked in accordance with a 3-week rolling rota pattern.
The post holder will provide clerical and reception support to Accident and Emergency department, including admitting patients, telephone and reception duties, maintaining patient records, data input and general administrative tasks. The ability to prioritise workload, work accurately and maintain confidentiality is essential.
Applicants are required to have the following:
- Good general standard of education.
- Minimum of two years’ clerical/administrative experience.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Good keyboard skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Informal Enquiries To: Caroline Reardon
Tel: 01631 789016, Extn: 09016
Email: carolineH.reardon@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Clerical Officer with NHS Highland in Oban, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 2 Clerical officer role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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