Senior Charge Nurse​/Midwife Administrator Assistant

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.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Charge Nurse/Midwife (SCN/M) Admin Assistant to join our dynamic team supporting Maternity in the Princess Royal Maternity. This is a pivotal administrative role providing confidential and efficient clerical support to Senior Charge Midwives across the hospital. As the first point of contact for SCNs, you will play a key role in managing communications, coordinating diaries, and ensuring smooth administrative operations.

This role involves working in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions and requires a high level of emotional resilience. You will be expected to manage confidential data and support the SCNs in delivering high‑quality care through effective administration.

• Location:
  
  Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Full‑time: 37 hours per week
• Shift pattern:
  Monday to Friday

• Manage SCN diaries and coordinate meetings to ensure effective time management.
• Handle routine correspondence and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and personnel records in line with GDPR.
• Input and manage staff data using systems such as eESS and SSTS.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and standard documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including consultants, directors, and nursing teams.
• Provide cross‑cover within the department and support audits and evaluation.

• HNC/SVQIII in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in all Microsoft packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work without close supervision using initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow protocols for work areas and contribute to review of these protocols
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate all‑round professional attitude especially under pressure with deadlines and conflicting interests

• 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

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. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.