Modern Apprenticeship - Business and Administration - Clerical Officer

Modern Apprenticeship - Business and Administration - Clerical Officer

NHS Lanarkshire are delighted to announce that we have a vacancy for a Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration - Clerical Officer.

In order to be eligible for the Modern Apprenticeship Programme, applicants must be aged between 16 to 24 years old on the start date of the programme (or up to 29 years for disabled applicants or those that are care experienced*) and should be able to demonstrate that they can work to SCQF level 5/National 5 level.

This could be an excellent opportunity for you to gain on-the-job training that will support you in developing a range of business and administrative skills. You will be required to work towards a Level 5 SCQF qualification in Business and Administration. The post will be fixed term for a period of one year and will lead to a relevant nationally recognised qualification.

You should be highly motivated and committed to join our Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, with an ability to understand a range of procedures and processes. You should have a particular interest in administrative roles, along with a positive approach to work and good IT skills.

This Apprenticeship does not require previous experience within this sector and we would therefore encourage applications from school leavers and young people with limited work experience.

Applicants can find out more about this role, our modern apprenticeship programme and how to apply by attending our online MS Teams session running on Thursday the 11th of January at 3pm. This will also be a chance to ask any questions you may have about the vacancy.

Please click the link to join the session: Modern Apprenticeship information call link

Contract type

Fixed Term for 12 months from start date.

Full time

37.5 hours

If part-time hours are agreed, salary will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in University Hospital Wishaw

The working pattern for this role Mon - Fri 08:30am to 4.30pm

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Nicola McGrotty, Operational Admin Manager at Nicola.McGrotty@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk or by calling 01698 366212 or Nicole Grant, Employability Officer/Job Coach Lead, Human Resources at Nicole.grant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact elizabeth.dysart@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact’s noted above.

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

• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
• We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments

In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.

• Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.

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.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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.

NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Website

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