Higher Clerical Officer - Lanarkshire Weight Management Service
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The Role
Applications are invited for a role within the A&C function of the Lanarkshire Weight Management Service. The service is designed to achieve the requirements of the national Diet & Healthy Weight Delivery Plan and Type 2 Diabetes Framework. The A&C team support the central referral point for all primary & secondary care weight management referrals in Lanarkshire, including child & young person and adult weight management referrals as well as Pre-Diabetes & Type 2 Diabetes weight management referrals, liaising with staff from other departments and patients as necessary.
This post holder will be involved in clinical patient management systems, working closely with the clinicians within the weight management service, as well as supporting community participant management processes alongside the weight management support staff & partner staff who deliver a range of community programmes as part of the service. This role will also be involved in collecting a core dataset for weight management patients, which is reported back to the Scottish Government.
The post will report to the Assistant Operations Support Manager within the service and will be based in Beckford Street.
What We'll Need You To Bring
* Minimum of 2 years work experience in an Administrative and Clerical role.
* Educated to Higher Grade level.
* Ability to supervise staff.
* Well developed interpersonal skills in customer care.
* Excellent communication skills.
* 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.
It would be great if you also have
* Some knowledge of medical terminology would be advantageous.
* Copy and Audio type experience.
* Having working knowledge of Trak care and Winscribe and Clinical Portal.
Contract type
Fixed Term or Secondment for the duration of 22 months.
Part Time
18.5 hours.
Salary pro‑rata for a part‑time post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Lanarkshire Weight Management Service within Beckford St. 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?
Please contact Carla Giaffreda, Service Development Coordinator on carla.giaffreda@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamond Recruitment Administrator on Heather.Lamont@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
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 Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work‑life Balance policies and procedures
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 recruitment webpage.
Additional Information For Applicants
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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
* Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.
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 may result in withdrawal of your application.
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
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