Administration Support Officer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Administration Support Officer is available at a leading healthcare provider in Ayrshire. The role involves delivering high-quality administrative support to the Estates department, assisting in effective communication, and ensuring a professional image. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills, relevant qualifications, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Educated to SVQ Level III/ECDL in Business/Office Administration or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and numeracy skills.
• Experience in diary management and minute taking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive administrative service to the Estates department.
• Ensure effective communication and correspondence within the department.
• Work flexibly to meet service demands.

Skills

Organisation

Numeracy

Audio

Keyboard skills

Communication

Education

SVQ Level III/ECDL in Business/Office Administration

Job description

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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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Administration Support Officer based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

To provide a dedicated, professional and comprehensive secretarial / administrative service to the Estates department. The post holder will be instrumental in ensuring the flow of communication, information and correspondence projecting a positive, professional image for the Department. You should be able to work flexibly in order to meet service demands.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Candidates should be educated to SVQ Level III/ECDL in Business/Office Administration or equivalent experience in business administration is essential, along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• You will possess excellent skills in organisation, numeracy, audio and keyboard.
• Previous experience in diary management, arranging meetings, taking action notes/minutes as necessary, distribution of papers etc. would also be advantageous.
• A level of understanding, a calm nature, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team or on your own initiative is desirable.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.

• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.