Administration Team Lead - Prison Health Care

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in the UK is seeking an Administration Team Lead for their prison healthcare services in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves managing administrative operations, supporting staff and clinicians, and ensuring the delivery of effective patient care within a secure environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in managing diverse administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff within a large, multi-functional service.
• Knowledge of General Practice Administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing administrative services related to healthcare delivery within the prison.
• Leading development and evaluation of administrative systems.
• Creating rotas, setting objectives, and training staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or HNC in Business Administration or Information Technology

Job description

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Administration Team Lead - Prison Health Care, Glasgow

Client:

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million residents, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a shift pattern from Monday to Thursday, 08:00-16:30, and Fridays from 08:00-15:30, with alternate Fridays until 16:00.

The post involves managing administrative services related to healthcare delivery within HMP Low Moss, contributing to a safe environment for prisoners and staff, and leading the development and evaluation of administrative systems.

The successful candidate will develop and oversee administrative services, facilitate effective patient care through NHS systems, support operational management, and potentially travel to other establishments to support administrative teams.

This role requires maintaining support to staff, management, and clinicians, including creating rotas, setting objectives, and training staff. Leadership and management of administrative staff in the prison healthcare setting are key responsibilities.

Qualifications include a degree or HNC in Business Administration and/or Information Technology, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to operate at this level. Experience in managing staff within a large, multi-functional service and knowledge of General Practice Administration are also required.

For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Candidate Information Packs. Early application is encouraged as the post may close before the deadline due to high response.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and supports applications from the Armed Forces community, recognizing military skills and experience.

Applicants should provide authentic responses in their application. The use of AI or automated tools to generate responses is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.