Data Entry Assistant
@ NHS Scotland

Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
£22,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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About NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Department Overview - Child Health Information Systems

This role is based in NHSL Lothian at 25 Hatton Place, Edinburgh, and it supports the comprehensive administration service required to maintain the smooth running of the department.

Role Responsibilities

  • Perform a range of administrative duties to aid team objectives.
  • Ensure timely achievement of departmental deadlines.
  • Work as an individual contributor and team player.
  • Maintain compliance with PVG membership/record requirements.
  • Adapt to legislative changes regarding criminal record checks.

Additional Information

The role requires valid UK work permission and, if necessary, PVG Scheme membership. Support is available for disabled, long-term condition, and neurodivergent candidates. Legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025 may require a different level of criminal record check.

For more details, please refer to the job description links at the bottom of the screen or contact Aisling Savage at 0131 312 1861 or via email at aisling.savage@nhs.scot.

Key skills/competency

  • Administration
  • Data Entry
  • Teamwork
  • Compliance
  • PVG Scheme
  • Record Keeping
  • Deadline Management
  • Legislative Awareness
  • Diversity
  • Equity

How to Get Hired at NHS Scotland

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight administrative and data entry skills.
  • Review NHS Scotland: Understand their mission and values.
  • Prepare for compliance: Update your PVG certification details.
  • Tailor your application: Focus on team and deadline experience.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review data entry software basics.
Practice accurate record maintenance tasks.
Familiarize with administrative compliance tools.
Study updated PVG registration processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your team collaboration approach.
Explain how you handle tight deadlines.
Detail your method for error correction.
Share experiences managing administrative duties.

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