Administration Officer- Radiology B2

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

The Diagnostics Directorate is looking for a full time Administration Officer based at Royal Alexandra Hospital X-Ray Department. This is a permanent position. Occasional travel across the Clyde Sector may be required as well as GGC as per service needs.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a comprehensive, confidential, efficient, high quality and timely administrative rotational support within the main Radiology department, booking office and sub departments. The post holder will operate with a high degree of autonomy managing their own workload re-prioritising their workload when necessary to accommodate urgent and ad-hoc requests.

Working Patterns Available

The shift pattern is 36 hours per week over 7 days (in line with reduced working week), Monday to Sunday 8:00am- 8:00pm.

Responsibilities Of The Role

To undertake housekeeping duties in filing and other A&C areas as outlined in weekly cleaning schedules, including culling of files, tidying of filing areas, booked within the waiting time targets to the booking office supervisor or office manager.

Issue relevant preparatory instructions, either over the telephone or by instruction letter for the examination or procedure, giving priority to urgent requests and ensuring that requests are assigned to the appropriate Consultant’s specialist list.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential

• Proficient in the use of software systems, including Microsoft Office packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Good organisational and communication skills, including the ability to prioritise and work under pressure to tight timescales.
• Flexible approach and an understanding of the principles of good teamwork.
• Ability to work proactively on own initiative, flexibly and independently.
  
  

Desirable

• Basic knowledge and understanding of medical terminology required at entry which will develop through training & experience to a specialist level.

Knowledge and understanding of working procedures and regulations related to Imaging acquired through experience.

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 the Clyde Sector- Admin Manager- Andrew.McPhail2@nhs.scot OR 0141 314 9552

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.  

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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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.

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