Administration Supervisor - Radiology
NHS Scotland
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About NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is Scotland’s publicly funded medical and healthcare provider.
Job description from NHS Scotland
This is a permanent, fulltime position of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Diagnostics Imaging. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to undertake the role of Administration Supervisor. The successful candidate will be Responsible for managing, developing and maintaining the administrative processes and staff training to effectively support the clinical service. The post base site will be Inverclyde Royal Hospital with routine travel required across Clyde Sector.
The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal. The post holder is required to exercise their own initiative, to plan and prioritise work as appropriate. The post holder will work with minimum supervision and use initiative to make delegated decisions.
For more information, please contact: Laura Johnstone, Administration Manager, 0141 314 9552, laura.johnstone14@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do NHS Scotland pay administrators enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do NHS Scotland pay administrators market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
83% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do administrators at NHS Scotland get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do NHS Scotland pay administrators sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for administrators to book a holiday at NHS Scotland?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for administrators to work at NHS Scotland?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
92% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do administrators at NHS Scotland enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do administrators at NHS Scotland recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do administrators get enough training when they start at NHS Scotland?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are administrators given support to progress at NHS Scotland?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 83% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do administrators think NHS Scotland head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do administrators feel well informed about how NHS Scotland is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What NHS Scotland employees say about their job
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Best thing
Meeting and helping people
Worst thing
No staff to do job
Porter at NHS Scotland, January 2025
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Best thing
Knowing I'm helping people
Worst thing
Pressure short staffed,night shift is worse half the staff but can be just as busy,constantly moving patients to other wards during the night when they were asleep, not good
Healthcare assistant at NHS Scotland, April 2022
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