215881 Clerical Officer (KMc)

NHS National Services Scotland; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

** Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage **

NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. We are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services. We also provide regional and national services across a range of clinical specialties.

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focussed on creating an environment where each person in the team can flourish, develop, and make best use of their skills.

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual to work as a Clerical Officer. You should have SVQ Level 2 (Pharmaceutical Sciences minimum of one unit) / level 5 SCQF / national 5 or General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standard of competence for pharmacy support staff.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to join the pharmacy team of one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK?

Do you want to work with a team who are committed to making a difference?

What will I do?

• Liaise with suppliers to assist in the efficient processing of invoices and credit notes.
• Ensure documentation is completed to ensure timely and accurate payment
• Administrative duties including scanning, photocopying, filing, and maintaining stockholding records

What skills do I need?

• Attention to detail
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Organisation skills
• Basic computing skills
• Checking Microsoft outlook emails
• Scanning
• Able to manage time effectively
• Able to work flexibly

Why should I apply?

• Would you like a new challenge?
• Would you like to work in a Pharmacy team?
• Would you like to be part of a developing team taking on centralised invoicing for all hospitals in NHS Lothian?

Who will I work with?

• You will work with the Purchasing and Invoicing team and the wider Pharmacologistics team
• You will be expected to work under your own initiative on a day-to-day basis and within pre-determined schedules.

This post will be initially based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) and then in the Lauriston building.

For further information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Susanne Lamb, Purchasing and Invoicing Pharmacy Technician Team Leader, [e-mail]