Support Secretary – Extended Scope Practitioner

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

NHSGGC may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case by case basis following interview and during the pre employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

The role

The ESP Support Secretary will provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Extended Scope Practitioner (ESP) clinical team within the Institute of Neurosciences. The role requires someone proactive, self motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a busy clinical team. The role is based within the Institute of Neurosciences, working in a fast paced clinical environment where flexibility and effective workload prioritisation are essential.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full time, Permanent
• Base location – Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Shift Pattern – Monday Friday 8 30

Key responsibilities

• Providing secretarial support to the ESP clinical team
• Managing waiting lists
• Prioritising workload in a fast paced environment
• Working independently without close supervision
• Supporting the smooth operation of clinical services through strong organisation and communication

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required

• Proven secretarial experience
• Experience managing waiting lists
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently
• Good working knowledge of NHSGGC IT systems and applications

What we offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements; flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.