Health Records Officer

Overview

Vacancy based at the Borders General Hospital, Health Records department. An opportunity to join the team providing Health Records admin support for patients within Borders General Hospital. Working pattern: part-time, Monday to Thursday evenings, 4pm to 8pm.

Values

Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health Records administrative support for patients and staff within the Health Records department.

Requirements/Capabilities

• Ability to cope in a busy environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good organisational abilities, and competent keyboard skills.

Contract and Pay

Vacancy based at the Borders General Hospital, Health Records department, Monday to Thursday evenings 4pm to 8pm. As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Background Checks and Right to Work

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details on changes, please visit GOV.UK and NHS Scotland guidance.

To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate you have the relevant permission to work. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks, evidenced through visas or EU settled/pre-settled status.

In some cases and if eligible, sponsorship through a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible, subject to licenced Sponsor status and salary requirements. Ensure you have the right to work or sponsorship eligibility before submitting your application.

It is essential that you have checked you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.

Additional Information

• PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications; please ensure your application is submitted early.
• As this is a part-time post, the salary shown will be pro rata.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity 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.

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