Administration Assistant

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an adaptable individual for a fixed-term 12-month administrative role in the Urology Department at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The position involves providing efficient administrative support within a fast-paced environment, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with general administrative experience. This part-time role offers 15 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, and compliance with national mandatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Adaptable individual needed for a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with NHS Tayside IT systems preferred but not essential.
• Must comply with national Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative service within the Specialist Surgery Division.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory standards.
• Support general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

High level of literacy

High level of numeracy

General administrative experience

Computer systems familiarity

Typing skills

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Fixed Term/Secondment – 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

Applications are invited to apply for the post based within the Urology Department within Ninewells Hospital. An exciting opportunity within a fast-paced environment is available for an adaptable individual to provide an efficient, administrative service within the Specialist Surgery Division.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a high level of literacy and numeracy skills. The administrative duties require general administrative experience with computer systems and typing skills. Experience of specific NHS Tayside IT systems is not essential.

Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Current NHS Tayside Employees - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Hours

Hours of work are: 15 hours per week, between Monday and Friday

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Please contact Amanda Docherty, Admin Services Supervisor - 01382 666011, Ext 55813 or [e-mail] for any additional information.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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