Administrative Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a motivated administrative support staff for the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. The individual will provide essential clerical services and act as a liaison for care staff and service users, ensuring efficient operations within the care service.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of general office practices and procedures.
• Evidence of typing and word-processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Care at Home Manager.
• Act as the first point of contact for service users and staff.

Skills

Good computer skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Ability to work under pressure

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.

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

Are you interested in being part of the East Caithness Health and Social Care Integrated Team? If so, this is the post for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Caithness Health and Social Care Team. We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individual who will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working. Your primary responsibility will be to provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative clerical service for the Care at Home Manager and the Care at Home Service in East Caithness (based at Pulteney House) and act as the first point of contact for care staff, service users and their families along with members of the wider integrated team.

In order to be able to carry out the duties for the post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of the following. Good computer, word – processing and typing skills. Good understanding of general office practices and procedures, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and respect confidentiality.
This is a full-time permanent post of 37 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm).

Informal enquiries to: Vicky Campbell, Caithness Care at Home Manager, Telephone: [phone] or 01955 604213/email:[e-mail]

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing [e-mail]

Please quote Jobtrain reference 219046 on all correspondence

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).

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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.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork