Health Records assistant

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 Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by: Ellie Robertson, Health Record Services Supervisor on Tel: 01324 566288 or Emma Reddie, Health Record Services Supervisor on 01324 566259.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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.