Administrative Assistant

NHS Western Isles; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support the Nursing team at Uist and Barra Hospital. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to provide essential administrative and secretarial support, ensuring effective office management and communication within the team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of administrative functions, enabling them to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role.
• Ability to provide effective and confidential office management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing team with administrative tasks.
• Provide secretarial support to the Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 (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 an administrative/secretarial function for the Senior Charge Nurse at Uist and Barra Hospital. The role involves providing effective, confidential, and broad office management, along with comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Charge Nurse. A basic understanding of her remit, role, and responsibilities is required to redirect issues appropriately in her absence. The post holder will also 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 email [e-mail].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. Please note, 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, where you can also find a detailed job description.

For more information, visit NHS Scotland's jobs site: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/.

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

Closing Date: 7th May 2025