Qualifications for NHS Clerical Role.

veraclaythorne

Hi, did a search on this but info was from quite a few years ago.

I recently got a job as a P/T clerk within the NHS on a temp basis. I'm interested in getting something a bit more permanent, a clerk job is fine, I'm not wanting to become a secretary, but I've noticed a few clerk jobs are asking for RSA/OCR or equivalent qualifications.

I know RSA is defunct and OCR don't appear to have much happening either. There appears to be no similar courses running near me. I am aware of Pitman, however.

I just wondered if anyone knows the most suitable quals to undertake for Clerical work in the NHS? The temp job I'm in just asked for generally good computer/typing skills but other simar jobs ask for the RSA equivalent.

Thanks. 

Savvy_Sue

Ask the HR department?

t0rt0ise

Look at City & Guilds NVQs in Business Administration or similar subject. They seem to be still going.

https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships#fil=uk
Look at the Business Skills link.

General_Grant

Check out ECDL - the NHS may still be keen.  Standard ECDL is a Level 2 qualification but there are ECDL Advanced which can count as Level 3, I believe.