Trainee Clerical Officer (funded placement)

Job Opportunity: Trainee Clerical Officer – Funded Work Placement

Location: Gartnavel General Hospital Campus/Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 months)

Hours: Flexible, up to 30 hours per week (to be agreed during recruitment)

Salary: Band 2

About The Role

Funded by the Scottish Government as part of the No One Left Behind initiative, an exciting opportunity has arisen to gain paid work experience as a Trainee Clerical Officer within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde’s Regional Services / Burns and Plastic Surgery Departments.

These roles offer hands-on training and guidance in the field of administration, while working as part of well-established, high-performing teams known for their customer-focused approach.

Attention to detail is the most important part of these roles, along with good communication and an eagerness to learn.

The roles involve computer work, and it would be helpful to have an interest in working with MS Office and other computer systems.

Please note that candidates MUST meet the eligibility criteria outlined below:

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is funded by the Scottish Government under the No One Left Behind programme. To apply, you must:

• Be aged 16 or over
• Live in East Renfrewshire
• Be unemployed, economically inactive, and/or face barriers to employment (including parents from priority groups)
  
  

Eligibility must be confirmed through registration with a Work EastRen Client Adviser.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated individual who will support the team with a range of clerical and administrative duties, including

General Administration

• Handling incoming and outgoing mail
• Filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
• Maintaining accurate records and databases
  
  

Data Entry and Management

• Inputting and updating information on internal systems
• Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
• Producing reports and summaries as required
  
  

Document Preparation

• Drafting letters, memos, and other correspondence
• Preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes
• Assisting with the production of promotional or informational materials
  
  

Team Support

• Supporting colleagues with administrative tasks
• Assisting in the coordination of meetings and events
• Liaising with other departments and external partners
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• A dedicated Employability Adviser and Workplace Mentor
• Access to on-the-job training and learning opportunities
• Valuable experience to help you progress into full-time employment or further career development
  
  

Please note: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post.

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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.