Document Processing Operator – Fixed‑Term (1 year)

About the role

The Document Processing Operator will join the Scanning Services team at Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) in Edinburgh. This is a one‑year fixed‑term position (three vacancies) focused on handling NHS prescription documents to ensure accurate and timely payments to dispensing contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Open, batch‑prepare, and clear prescription documents for scanning.
• Sort prescriptions to meet scanner‑ready standards and strict production timescales.
• Perform scans and re‑scans to achieve required image quality for item recognition.
• Support accurate contractor payment processing by maintaining high data integrity.

Required profile

• Residency in the United Kingdom for the duration of the contract.
• Ability to work 36 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, onsite at Gyle Square, Edinburgh.
• Attention to detail and capacity to meet tight processing deadlines.

Required skills

• Scanning equipment operation
• Document handling and sorting
• Image quality assessment for OCR readiness

What we offer

• Pension scheme and comprehensive work‑life balance policies.
• Occupational health services and access to learning resource centres.
• Discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and flexible working.