Administration Assistant

NHS Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Extended Community Care Team in Helensburgh. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and have a good educational background with relevant experience. Knowledge of medical terminology is advantageous, although training is available. This role requires a self-motivated individual capable of working independently.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a similar administrative role.
• Calm and pleasant manner, able to work independently.
• Desirable: knowledge of medical terminology (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Join the Extended Community Care Team in the Jeanie Deans Centre.
• Support administrative functions for the team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Typing skills equivalent to ECDL/SVQ2

Education

Good educational background

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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

An opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant to join the Extended Community Care Team in the Jeanie Deans Centre, Helensburgh.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with excellent communication and administrative skills to join the team.

You will have a good educational background with proven work experience in a similar role and have excellent keyboard skills.

You should have typing skills to the equivalent of ECDL/SVQ2.

A knowledge of medical terminology is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

You will have a calm and pleasant manner, be well organised and able to work on your own initiative.

For further details please contact:-

Jacqui McCann - Administration Services Manager

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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