Business Support Assistant - Pharmacy Services PCIP

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an administrator to support the Renfrewshire HSCP Prescribing Team. The role involves various administrative responsibilities, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience in an office environment. This position is Monday to Friday, and applicants are encouraged to apply early due to high response volume.

Qualifications

• Full proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Competence in using a range of computer packages.
• Knowledge of operation of office equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Renfrewshire HSCP Prescribing Team with administrative duties.
• Work largely independently, prioritising and managing workload.
• Ensure accurate and high-quality support.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organisational abilities

Time-management abilities

Full proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of office environments

Education

Formal training or work experience in an office

SVQ in Administration Level 2 or 3

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, and to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The post is Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities

This post will include a varied and interesting range of admin duties to support the Renfrewshire HSCP Prescribing Team. The holder will work largely independently, prioritising workload, and ensuring accurate, high‑quality support. Key skills include excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational and time‑management abilities, and the use of a range of computer packages.

Minimum Requirements

• Full proficiency in computer skills, i.e. all aspects of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
• Competence in the use of a range of computer packages – evidenced by experience or a formal qualification such as ECDL.
• Knowledge of work in an office environment and operation of office equipment and systems, gained through formal training or work experience.
• Willingness to undertake short courses or formal training, such as achieving an SVQ in Administration at Level 2 or 3, to improve skill level.
• Good command of verbal and written English.

Contact

Informal contact: Leanne Johnstone – [e-mail], 0300 300 0217

Information for candidates.

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Equality & Diversity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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