Higher Clerical OfficerinEast KilbrideinEast KilbridePUBLISHED THU 3 APR 2025
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Opportunity to contribute to patient care and support the healthcare community in NHS Lanarkshire.
A supportive work environment with opportunities for career development and skill enhancement.
Permanent part-time position offering a manageable work-life balance with 29.6 hours per week.
Generous annual leave starting at a minimum of 27 days, increasing with length of service.
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, providing financial security and life insurance benefits.
Access to occupational health services and employee counseling aimed at promoting overall well-being.
Chance to work in an important clinical department (Cardiology), gaining valuable experience in healthcare administration.
Join Our Team as a Higher Clerical Officer at NHS Lanarkshire!
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in your community? NHS Lanarkshire is recruiting a Higher Clerical Officer at University Hospital Hairmyres, East Kilbride. In this vital position, you'll provide essential administrative support to our dedicated clinical and non-clinical teams, ensuring everything runs smoothly for both staff and patients. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your well-honed organisational skills and compassionate nature to the forefront of our healthcare service.
As part of Team Lanarkshire, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for personal growth. We pride ourselves on patient care and community wellbeing, and we understand the importance of work-life balance. This part-time role (29.6 hours per week) comes with great benefits, including a minimum of 27 days annual leave and access to NHS pension schemes. If you're a proactive individual ready to take on a meaningful challenge, we want to hear from you! Connect today to learn more about how you can contribute to transforming lives right here in Lanarkshire.
Opportunity to contribute to patient care and support the healthcare community in NHS Lanarkshire.
A supportive work environment with opportunities for career development and skill enhancement.
Permanent part-time position offering a manageable work-life balance with 29.6 hours per week.
Generous annual leave starting at a minimum of 27 days, increasing with length of service.
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, providing financial security and life insurance benefits.
Access to occupational health services and employee counseling aimed at promoting overall well-being.
Chance to work in an important clinical department (Cardiology), gaining valuable experience in healthcare administration.
The Role
University Hospital Hairmyres are looking to recruit a Higher Clerical Officer.
The Higher Clerical Officer provides comprehensive Administrative and Clerical support to clinical and non-clinical staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the service and where appropriate, supervise clerical staff and provide support to line manager.
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
Permanent
Part Time
29.6 hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location
This role will be based in Cardiology within University Hospital Hairmyres
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 Shelley Johnston, Cardiology Theatre Scheduler on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, 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 relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.jobsincare.com/job/jblicOnA applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship
University Hospital Hairmyres are looking to recruit a Higher Clerical Officer.
The Higher Clerical Officer provides comprehensive Administrative and Clerical support to clinical and non-clinical staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the service and where appropriate, supervise clerical staff and provide support to line manager.
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 Higher Grade level.
- Ability to supervise staff.
- 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.
Contract type
Permanent
Part Time
29.6 hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location
This role will be based in Cardiology within University Hospital Hairmyres
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 Shelley Johnston, Cardiology Theatre Scheduler on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, 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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- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
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 relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.jobsincare.com/job/jblicOnA applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship
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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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