Administrative Assistant

NHS Scotland; Isle of Whithorn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their team at Uist and Barra Hospital. The role involves providing crucial administrative support and requires effective office management skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and possess strong communication skills. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary within the NHS pay band, plus allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role required.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Manage office tasks and direct issues appropriately in absence.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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

Administrative Assistant

Band 3 £28,011 - £30,230 (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata)

15 hours per week

Permanent post

We seek to appoint an Administrative Assistant to assist the Nursing team at Uist and Barra Hospital.

Applicants should be able to provide administrative and secretarial support for the Senior Charge Nurse at Uist and Barra Hospital. The role requires effective, confidential office management and administrative support, with a basic understanding of the remit, role, and responsibilities of the Senior Charge Nurse to redirect issues appropriately in her absence. The post holder will also provide cover for admin staff within the hospital as needed.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role with excellent communication and organizational skills.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lizzie Bak, Senior Charge Nurse, at 01870 603626 or [e-mail].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies are listed on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a detailed job description.

If you have further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

Closing Date: 23rd June 2025.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care