# Clerical Officer - Patient Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clerical-officer-patient-services/d6de2bb4-28e6-4104-96a1-1067fd5898a1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clerical-officer-patient-services/d6de2bb4-28e6-4104-96a1-1067fd5898a1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - **Town:** Glasgow - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,696 - £28,988 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T23:02:58.479Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=252140 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=252140 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsggc.scot ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 241741 - Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988) - Job closing date: 05/07/2026 - Job Type: Administrative Services - Location: Gartnavel General Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 18/06/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Department: Radiology 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. The role: To provide an efficient reception and clerical support service within the Radiology Department, performing a range of clerical duties, updating the Radiology computer system (), liaising with patients, medical staff, GPs and other clerical support staff in an efficient and professional manner. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week. Shift Pattern - 8pm-8pm Monday to Sunday Base location - Gartnavel General Hospital Key responsibilities: To participate in the clerical staff rota for the above areas which includes: - Reception and rota duties — Opening/closing departments, acting as the first point of contact for patients, staff, and referrers. - Patient data management — Registering and updating confidential patient information on RIS/CRIS and other systems with high accuracy. - Appointment coordination — Managing diaries, scheduling radiology sessions, issuing appointment letters, and ensuring compliance with national waiting‑time standards. - Patient communication — Handling enquiries, cancellations, changes, preparation instructions, transport, and interpreting services with clarity and empathy. - Report and image handling — Issuing verified diagnostic reports, retrieving and tracking films/PACS images, and organising comparative imaging from internal and external sites. - Administrative support — Filing, scanning, mail handling, photocopying, and maintaining tidy, compliant clerical areas. - Audit and reporting — Providing daily waiting‑list updates, recording research codes, and completing basic activity audits for service planning. Reception and rota duties — Opening/closing departments, acting as the first point of contact for patients, staff, and referrers. Patient data management — Registering and updating confidential patient information on RIS/CRIS and other systems with high accuracy. Appointment coordination — Managing diaries, scheduling radiology sessions, issuing appointment letters, and ensuring compliance with national waiting‑time standards. Patient communication — Handling enquiries, cancellations, changes, preparation instructions, transport, and interpreting services with clarity and empathy. Report and image handling — Issuing verified diagnostic reports, retrieving and tracking films/PACS images, and organising comparative imaging from internal and external sites. Administrative support — Filing, scanning, mail handling, photocopying, and maintaining tidy, compliant clerical areas. Audit and reporting — Providing daily waiting‑list updates, recording research codes, and completing basic activity audits for service planning. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: - Proficient keyboard and computer skills, including e-mail - Clerical experience - The ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff at all levels. - Flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines within a team. - Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology is advantageous but not essential. - Thorough experience and training, lasting between 6-12 months, the post holder will gain a knowledge and understanding of all the clerical and administrative duties, the manual and electronic systems used in the department and all associated protocols, policies and procedures. - Posts which are defined as Support Workers in Healthcare will be expected to comply with the new NHS Scotland Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: - 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 Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact:Alice Wright, Admin Manager - Alice.Wright4@nhs.scot - 0141 211 0154 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. 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. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. 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. 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. 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. The role: To provide an efficient reception and clerical support service within the Radiology Department, performing a range of clerical duties, updating the Radiology computer system (), liaising with patients, medical staff, GPs and other clerical support staff in an efficient and professional manner. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week. Shift Pattern - 8pm-8pm Monday to Sunday Base location - Gartnavel General Hospital Key responsibilities: To participate in the clerical staff rota for the above areas which includes: - Reception and rota duties — Opening/closing departments, acting as the first point of contact for patients, staff, and referrers. - Patient data management — Registering and updating confidential patient information on RIS/CRIS and other systems with high accuracy. - Appointment coordination — Managing diaries, scheduling radiology sessions, issuing appointment letters, and ensuring compliance with national waiting‑time standards. - Patient communication — Handling enquiries, cancellations, changes, preparation instructions, transport, and interpreting services with clarity and empathy. - Report and image handling — Issuing verified diagnostic reports, retrieving and tracking films/PACS images, and organising comparative imaging from internal and external sites. - Administrative support — Filing, scanning, mail handling, photocopying, and maintaining tidy, compliant clerical areas. - Audit and reporting — Providing daily waiting‑list updates, recording research codes, and completing basic activity audits for service planning. Reception and rota duties — Opening/closing departments, acting as the first point of contact for patients, staff, and referrers. Patient data management — Registering and updating confidential patient information on RIS/CRIS and other systems with high accuracy. Appointment coordination — Managing diaries, scheduling radiology sessions, issuing appointment letters, and ensuring compliance with national waiting‑time standards. Patient communication — Handling enquiries, cancellations, changes, preparation instructions, transport, and interpreting services with clarity and empathy. Report and image handling — Issuing verified diagnostic reports, retrieving and tracking films/PACS images, and organising comparative imaging from internal and external sites. Administrative support — Filing, scanning, mail handling, photocopying, and maintaining tidy, compliant clerical areas. Audit and reporting — Providing daily waiting‑list updates, recording research codes, and completing basic activity audits for service planning. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: - Proficient keyboard and computer skills, including e-mail - Clerical experience - The ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff at all levels. - Flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines within a team. - Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology is advantageous but not essential. - Thorough experience and training, lasting between 6-12 months, the post holder will gain a knowledge and understanding of all the clerical and administrative duties, the manual and electronic systems used in the department and all associated protocols, policies and procedures. - Posts which are defined as Support Workers in Healthcare will be expected to comply with the new NHS Scotland Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: - 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 Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact:Alice Wright, Admin Manager - Alice.Wright4@nhs.scot - 0141 211 0154 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. 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. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. 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. 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Job Details 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. The role: To provide an efficient reception and clerical support service within the Radiology Department, performing a range of clerical duties, updating the Radiology computer system (), liaising with patients, medical staff, GPs and other clerical support staff in an efficient and professional manner. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week. Shift Pattern - 8pm-8pm Monday to Sunday Base location - Gartnavel General Hospital Key responsibilities: To participate in the clerical staff rota for the above areas which includes: Reception and rota duties — Opening/closing departments, acting as the first point of contact for patients, staff, and referrers. Patient data management — Registering and updating confidential patient information on RIS/CRIS and other systems with high accuracy. Appointment coordination — Managing diaries, scheduling radiology sessions, issuing appointment letters, and ensuring compliance with national waiting‑time standards. Patient communication — Handling enquiries, cancellations, changes, preparation instructions, transport, and interpreting services with clarity and empathy. Report and image handling — Issuing verified diagnostic reports, retrieving and tracking films/PACS images, and organising comparative imaging from internal and external sites. Administrative support — Filing, scanning, mail handling, photocopying, and maintaining tidy, compliant clerical areas. Audit and reporting — Providing daily waiting‑list updates, recording research codes, and completing basic activity audits for service planning. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact:Alice Wright, Admin Manager - Alice.Wright4@nhs.scot - 0141 211 0154 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. 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. 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance. ## Documents - [GGC 241741 JD (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1111999&JobId=252140) ## 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.