Senior Business Support Assistant-Specialist Children’s Services

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Business Support Assistant to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This permanent, full-time role involves providing essential administrative support to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth operations within Specialist Children’s Services. The ideal candidate will have strong secretarial skills, a recognized qualification in Administration, and a solid understanding of office procedures. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a vital service within the community and work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency in computer packages required.
• Recognized qualification in Administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team's day-to-day administration and oversee staff.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.

Skills

Computer Packages Competency

Office Procedures Knowledge

Secretarial Skills

Education

HNC in Secretarial Studies

SVQ Level 3

Job description

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Senior Business Support Assistant-Specialist Children’s Services, 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:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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

This is a permanent, full-time position with a Monday to Friday shift pattern.

The role is part of the business support team, providing secretarial and administrative support to the Specialist Children’s Services multidisciplinary team, including Paediatricians, Nurses, OT, Physio, and SLT. The post-holder will work independently for much of the time and understand the service well.

Responsibilities include supervising the team's day-to-day administration, ensuring smooth operation, and overseeing Band 2 and 3 staff within the service.

There may be delegated responsibility for facility/site management, ensuring health & safety legislation and policies are upheld to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires predominantly in-office work.

Candidates must demonstrate competency in computer packages, evidenced by experience or formal qualification (e.g., ECDL). A recognized qualification in Administration, such as HNC in Secretarial Studies or Business Administration, SVQ Level 3, or relevant practical experience, is required.

Applicants should have good knowledge of office procedures and prior experience in secretarial or administrative roles.

Further contact details for the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

Due to anticipated high response, the application may close before the deadline once the process begins. Please complete your application promptly.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome military skills, experience, and qualifications during recruitment.

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