Clerical Officer in Coatbridge inCoatbridge PUBLISHED WED 5 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
The Role
To provide comprehensive Administrative and Clerical support to clinical and non-clinical staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the service. You Provide Administrative and Clerical support to clinical/corporate staff to facilitate more appropriate use of clinical/corporate resources.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment until 30th June 2025
Part Time
18.60 hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Please note this is a fixed term post until 30th June 2025. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Osteoporosis within Coathill Hospital.
The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Lorraine Russell, Operational Services Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information For Applicants
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the rele
To provide comprehensive Administrative and Clerical support to clinical and non-clinical staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the service. You Provide Administrative and Clerical support to clinical/corporate staff to facilitate more appropriate use of clinical/corporate resources.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
- Educated to standard grade level or experience in a similar role
- Well developed interpersonal skills in customer care.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational and planning skills.
- Understanding of a range of procedures and processes.
- Ability to prioritise work and work on own initiative whilst under pressure.
- Proficient I.T. skills which include a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Ensuring confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion are maintained at all times.
- Current and valid right to work in the United Kingdom
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment until 30th June 2025
Part Time
18.60 hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Please note this is a fixed term post until 30th June 2025. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Osteoporosis within Coathill Hospital.
The working pattern for this role will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Lorraine Russell, Operational Services Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
- Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- Occupational health services
- Employee counselling services
- Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information For Applicants
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the rele
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
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To work as a Clerical Officer in the UK, you typically need a combination of administrative, communicative, and IT skills. Here are the key skills that are often required or beneficial for this role:
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to maintain files, records, and documents in an orderly manner, and to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
2. Attention to Detail: Accuracy is crucial in data entry and record-keeping, as clerical officers often deal with sensitive information.
3. IT Skills: Proficiency in using office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with databases and other office equipment.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
5. Customer Service Skills: Ability to deal courteously and effectively with members of the public and respond to inquiries.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues and find effective solutions can be helpful in managing day-to-day office challenges.
7. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and manage one's own time effectively in a busy work environment.
8. Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and support colleagues in achieving common goals.
9. Confidentiality and Discretion: Understanding the importance of confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive personal information.
10. Basic Numeracy Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic, which is often necessary for handling invoices, budgets, and financial records.
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