Higher Clerical Officer - Respiratory

TN United Kingdom; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Higher Clerical Officer for the Sleep Apnoea Project in Airdrie. This role involves providing administrative support to clinical staff and supervising clerical staff. The position is full-time for 12 months, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care and enjoy benefits like annual leave and NHS pension.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience in an Administrative and Clerical role.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Proficient I.T. skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Administrative and Clerical support.
• Supervise clerical staff.
• Ensure smooth running of the service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Higher Grade level

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

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Higher Clerical Officer - Respiratory, Airdrie

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Client:

NHS Lanarkshire

Location:

Airdrie, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Higher Clerical Officer within Respiratory for the Sleep Apnoea Project, for a 12 month period. In this role you will provide comprehensive Administrative and Clerical support to clinical and non-clinical staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the service. 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

• Experience in an Administrative and Clerical role
• Educated to Higher Grade level
• Ability to supervise staff
• Well developed interpersonal skills in customer care
• 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

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

It would be great if you also have

• NHS Admin & Clerical experience
• Extensive knowledge of TrakCare, Clinical Portal, PRL Waiting List management
• PC literate, knowledge of Waiting List Operation, Appointment Booking
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to work unsupervised

Contract type

Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months

Full time

37 hours

Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 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 the Respiratory Department within University Hospital Monklands

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!

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 )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

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 .