Higher Clerical Officer - CAReSinEast KilbrideinEast KilbridePUBLISHED SUN 13 APR 2025
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Opportunity to work in a vital healthcare role, contributing to the well-being of the community through the Opiate Replacement Therapy (ORT) service.
Supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, allowing you to enhance your skills.
Comprehensive benefits package including a minimum of 27 days annual leave and NHS Pension Scheme, ensuring job security and financial stability.
Access to additional support services such as occupational health and employee counselling, promoting overall well-being.
A role that values work-life balance, with flexible working hours possible to accommodate personal needs.
Experience in a diverse and inclusive workplace that values contributions from all backgrounds and perspectives.
Fixed term contract provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience within the NHS, which can be a stepping stone for future roles.
Join Our Caring Team as a Higher Clerical Officer – CAReS in East Kilbride!
Are you looking for a role where your administrative skills can truly make a difference? NHS Lanarkshire is on the lookout for a Higher Clerical Officer to support our Opiate Replacement Therapy (ORT) Prescribing service. You’ll be at the heart of patient care, providing vital administrative support while managing prescriptions and patient information. Your organisational flair and strong communication skills will ensure that our teams can deliver exceptional health services to over 655,000 people in our diverse communities.
At NHS Lanarkshire, we prioritise a supportive work environment that champions your personal growth and career development. We offer generous annual leave starting at 27 days, participation in the NHS Pension Scheme, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you’ve got the qualifications and a passion for making a real impact in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
Opportunity to work in a vital healthcare role, contributing to the well-being of the community through the Opiate Replacement Therapy (ORT) service.
Supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, allowing you to enhance your skills.
Comprehensive benefits package including a minimum of 27 days annual leave and NHS Pension Scheme, ensuring job security and financial stability.
Access to additional support services such as occupational health and employee counselling, promoting overall well-being.
A role that values work-life balance, with flexible working hours possible to accommodate personal needs.
Experience in a diverse and inclusive workplace that values contributions from all backgrounds and perspectives.
Fixed term contract provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience within the NHS, which can be a stepping stone for future roles.
The Role
The postholder is required to provide a full administrative and secretarial service for the management of the Opiate Replacement Therapy (ORT) Prescribing service based within CAReS including the management of the prescribing information and patient database system.
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
It would be great if you also have
Fixed Term - 12 months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. 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 CAReS within Hunter Health Centre.
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 Alison McKerracher, Locality General Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, 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 Lan
The postholder is required to provide a full administrative and secretarial service for the management of the Opiate Replacement Therapy (ORT) Prescribing service based within CAReS including the management of the prescribing information and patient database system.
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
- SVQIII in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration plus previous experience in an Administrative and Clerical role
- Educated to Higher Grade level
- Well developed interpersonal skills in customer care
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- 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
It would be great if you also have
- Ability to audio type
- Ability to take minutes of a meeting
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours if required
Fixed Term - 12 months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. 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 CAReS within Hunter Health Centre.
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 Alison McKerracher, Locality General Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, 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 Lan
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To work as a Higher Clerical Officer in the UK, you'll typically need a combination of relevant skills and qualifications. Here are some key skills and attributes that are important for this role:
1. Administrative Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
2. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with colleagues, management, and stakeholders.
3. IT Proficiency: Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and possibly specialized software relevant to your sector.
4. Data Management: Skills in data entry, management, and analysis. This may include working with databases and understanding confidentiality and data protection principles.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify issues, analyze situations, and implement effective solutions.
6. Customer Service Orientation: Skills to respond to inquiries and provide support to colleagues or the public.
7. Teamwork: Capability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to collective tasks and goals.
8. Time Management: Skills to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines effectively.
9. Numeracy Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are often required, especially if financial or budgeting tasks are involved.
10. Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing situations or processes and handle unforeseen circumstances.
11. Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant regulations or policies may be beneficial, particularly in specific sectors like healthcare or public service.
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