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NHS Scotland
Clerical Officer
Forth On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 7,697 employees
Clerical SupportEnglishInformation Technology SkillsAccuracyWorking Under Pressure
Requirements
Applicants should have standard-grade English and good IT skills, or equivalent office experience. The role requires accuracy under pressure, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Clerical Assistant to provide an efficient, effective and quality clerical support service to the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service. All clerical assistants are expected to provide cover in similar roles within the service.
The post holder will have standard grade English and good IT skills or equivalent work experience in an office environment. You will be required to work accurately under pressure. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to the challenges of this role are essential.
Shift pattern will be generally between 08:00-20:00 Monday to Friday with the possibility of occasional Saturday morning as required. Shift patterns may vary to meet the needs of the service.
Any enquiries please contact Gail McMillan, Unit Administrator on 01786 242669 or gail.mcmillan@nhs.scot.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
The post holder will have standard grade English and good IT skills or equivalent work experience in an office environment. You will be required to work accurately under pressure. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to the challenges of this role are essential.
Shift pattern will be generally between 08:00-20:00 Monday to Friday with the possibility of occasional Saturday morning as required. Shift patterns may vary to meet the needs of the service.
Any enquiries please contact Gail McMillan, Unit Administrator on 01786 242669 or gail.mcmillan@nhs.scot.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
Skills
Clerical SupportEnglishInformation Technology SkillsAccuracyWorking Under PressureCommunicationFlexibility