Alice Jackson is set to retire this month from her position as clinic clerical officer in sexual health.
Alice started working in family planning in 1978 at Blantyre Health Centre as a volunteer. This is where Alice volunteered for an astonishing 17 years. When a job came up, Alice knew she had to apply after working with the department for so long.
In 1995, Alice applied for a permanent, full-time position and was offered the job after a successful interview.
Alice’s line manager Geraldine Jones said: “Alice left an impression on everyone she worked with over the many years with sexual health.
“Alice always showed genuine kindness and thoughtfulness to both patients and colleagues alike. Alice has been described by many of her colleagues as a ‘true gem’ and ‘one of a kind’.
“Alice always went the extra mile on special occasions – she was particularly famous for her fancy tablecloths and glasses at Christmas time.
“We will all miss her terribly.”
To mark the occasion, the team held a virtual retirement tea for Alice through Microsoft Teams, where staff shared tea and stories about working alongside her over the years. Many staff left the tea feeling emotional as Alice had been such a big part of their lives and they all had shared some amazing times together.
However, Alice will still be busy as she is retiring to spend more time with her husband John, her six children and many grandchildren.
