Administration Officer

NHS Highland; Oban; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for an Administrative Assistant within the Medical Records Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in an administrative role, with excellent communication and strong organisational skills. Proficiency in MS365 is essential to support daily record-keeping and coordination.

The role focuses on efficient administration, prioritising tasks, and providing reliable support to clinicians and colleagues across the Medical Records Team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and strong organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Proactive problem solving and a can-do attitude are required.
• Proficiency with MS365 applications is essential.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Initiative

Prioritisation

Problem solving

MS365 experience

Tools

MS365

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 or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

An opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant within the Medical Records Team.

We are looking for a self motivated person with excellent communication, organisational skills, initiative, ability to prioritise tasks and problem solving.

You must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative role with knowledge and experience of administrative/secretarial processes which is essential in this role.

You must also have good IT skills with experience in MS365 applications.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .