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Job reference: 069717
Salary: Band 4 (£23,709 - £25,982)
Job closing date: 20/10/2021
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 13/10/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
Department: Pay Office

Job Advert

An opportunity to assist the Team Leader in the provision of a high quality payroll, expenses and superannuation service to NHS Lanarkshire working at Kirklands NHSL HQ in a full time permanent position Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

The post holder should have payroll experience, preferably in NHS Terms & conditions, with knowledge of current statutory regulations and experience and knowledge equivalent to HNC Level and be educated to Standard grade including a numeric subject and Information Technology literate eg minimum excel, word & e-mail, good communication /interpersonal skills, have a full understanding of Income Tax, National Insurance and Pensions, be able to use initiative and prioritise workload, have an ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy.  However, a training programme for 1 year is also available through Annex 21 conditions 75% of the band 4 salary.

An ability to handle all information in a confidential manner and respond to queries with tact and diplomacy and an ability and willingness to undergo further training as necessary, have a flexible approach to meet the need of the service and have problem solving skills.

Ideally, the post holder should have an  IPPM certification /SVQ in Payroll Administration and a full understanding of GDPR.

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Caroline Tunmore, Deputy Payroll Manager on

If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk​​​​​​

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.  Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

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.

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. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. 

Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

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