# Clerical Officer - Area Laboratory > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Ayrshire and Arran. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clerical-officer-area-laboratory/5900bc5d-c3fb-46b5-af68-6dba66da1eef - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clerical-officer-area-laboratory/5900bc5d-c3fb-46b5-af68-6dba66da1eef.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Ayrshire and Arran - **Location:** University Hospital Crosshouse - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clerical officer - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,696 - £28,988 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T13:15:22.003Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=266495 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=266495 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsaaa.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 256086 - Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988) - Job closing date: 10/09/2026 - Job Type: Administrative Services - Location: University Hospital Crosshouse - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 16.00 - Job posted date: 27/08/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Department: Area Laboratory ### NHS Scotland: ### Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ### Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerical Officer within the Main Office, Area Laboratories at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis. ### Hours: 16.00 hours per week worked over 3 days : Wednesday 1600-2100hrs; Thursday 1600-2100hrs; Friday 1500-2100hrs ### From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. ### UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role. ### What you will do: Working within the Laboratory Office at Crosshouse / Ayr Hospital, you will be required to undertake data entry of patient laboratory blood requests into the WinPath Computer system in addition to a range of clerical duties and routine tasks as required within the Laboratory. ### For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description. ### Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post: - Advanced keyboard and typing skills, ensuring fast, efficient, and accurate data entry - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams - Strong understanding of Data Protection, Confidentiality, and Privacy policies, with the ability to apply these consistently in daily practice - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and service users. - Experience in prioritising tasks and managing time efficiently to meet deadlines - High level of accuracy and attention to detail - Trusted to use discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times ### For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact (Shona McCann / Yvonne Wallace, Lab Office Supervisor, Tel: 01563 827431/827551. ### Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. ### It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit here for further information. ### We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts. ## Documents - [256086 - Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1182410&JobId=266495) - [256086 - Person Specification (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1182413&JobId=266495) - [Candidate Information Pack 2025 (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1182370&JobId=266495) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.