Higher Clerical Officer inEast Kilbride inEast Kilbride PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
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Opportunity to work in a supportive environment and develop valuable skills in pharmacy computer systems and stock management.
Engagement in meaningful work that contributes directly to patient care across multiple hospitals in the community.
Comprehensive NHS benefits, including a minimum of 27 days annual leave and membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance.
Possibility to gain experience in troubleshooting and system administration, enhancing technical skills relevant to healthcare IT.
Potential for career progression within NHS Lanarkshire and the opportunity to participate in public holiday working for enhanced job variety.
Chance to cultivate strong relationships with colleagues and external partners, improving interpersonal and communication skills.
The role of Higher Clerical Officer at NHS Lanarkshire involves supporting pharmacy computer systems, specifically JAC and Medecator, to ensure efficient stock management and data accuracy across three hospitals. Key responsibilities include downloading and uploading electronic invoices, troubleshooting system issues, overseeing drug procurement, and providing training to pharmacy and finance staff. The post-holder must have a sound understanding of stock procurement, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to independently handle complex problems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position based at the Pharmacy, University Hospital Wishaw, requiring participation in public holiday working. Candidates should possess relevant experience in an office procurement environment and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. NHS Lanarkshire offers a supportive work environment, benefits like annual leave and an NHS Pension Scheme, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position based at the Pharmacy, University Hospital Wishaw, requiring participation in public holiday working. Candidates should possess relevant experience in an office procurement environment and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. NHS Lanarkshire offers a supportive work environment, benefits like annual leave and an NHS Pension Scheme, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
The Role
The key responsibilities of this role include supporting the operation, maintenance and enhancement of pharmacy computer systems, particularly JAC and Medecator to ensure data accuracy and efficient stock management. Duties involve downloading electronic invoices from Medecator, uploading them to JAC, configuring PCs, laptops, printers and installing JAC software. The role also includes monitoring and resolving data discrepancies, overseeing drug procurement and contract management, providing training and support to pharmacy and finance staff. The post-holder is expected to troubleshoot system issues independently, ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards and liaise with NHS Lanarkshire staff, external suppliers, and national health services Scotland (NHSS). These efforts contribute to maintaining effective stock control and financial operations across three hospitals.
The post holder will also be expected to;
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
Practical knowledge of office systems gained through SVQ111 or equivalent
Experience of working in an office procurement environment
Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
It would be great if you also have
Practical knowledge of office systems gained through SVQIII or equivalent.
Experience and understanding of Pharmaceutical terminology
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Demonstrate customer awareness / focus.
To participate in public holiday working.
To be flexible and willing to contribute to general working of Pharmacy Dept
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for six months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for six 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 Pharmacy, University Hospital Wishaw
The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Wayne Brockie, Chief Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy e-Procurement and Stock Control Systems on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, 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
The key responsibilities of this role include supporting the operation, maintenance and enhancement of pharmacy computer systems, particularly JAC and Medecator to ensure data accuracy and efficient stock management. Duties involve downloading electronic invoices from Medecator, uploading them to JAC, configuring PCs, laptops, printers and installing JAC software. The role also includes monitoring and resolving data discrepancies, overseeing drug procurement and contract management, providing training and support to pharmacy and finance staff. The post-holder is expected to troubleshoot system issues independently, ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards and liaise with NHS Lanarkshire staff, external suppliers, and national health services Scotland (NHSS). These efforts contribute to maintaining effective stock control and financial operations across three hospitals.
The post holder will also be expected to;
- Have an understanding of stock procurement and computer systems.
- Have advanced skills in Microsoft Office and system administration.
- Have an understanding of regulations like the Freedom of Information Act and SFIs.
- Have the ability to handle complex problem-solving independently.
- Be able to identify IT faults.
- Provide advanced training and support for users of the pharmacy systems.
- Operate a help desk for system issues and providing unsupervised guidance to resolve technical problems.
- There are also greater physical demands, such as driving between sites and handling IT equipment.
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
Practical knowledge of office systems gained through SVQ111 or equivalent
Experience of working in an office procurement environment
Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
It would be great if you also have
Practical knowledge of office systems gained through SVQIII or equivalent.
Experience and understanding of Pharmaceutical terminology
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
Demonstrate customer awareness / focus.
To participate in public holiday working.
To be flexible and willing to contribute to general working of Pharmacy Dept
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for six months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for six 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 Pharmacy, University Hospital Wishaw
The working pattern for this role Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Wayne Brockie, Chief Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy e-Procurement and Stock Control Systems on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, 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
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