CI233088 - Administrative Assistant, Main Theatres

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Aberdeen is looking for a Band 4 Admin Assistant to provide administrative support in the Main Theatre Suite. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. You will join a friendly, experienced team with comprehensive onboarding. This role is vital for coordinating tasks and managing information to support busy teams across various specialties. The opportunity promises a fulfilling work-life balance in a stunning location.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage information and coordinate tasks effectively.
• Experience supporting busy teams across various specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the Main Theatre Suite.
• Coordinate tasks and manage information across the team.

Skills

Proactive approach

Organised approach

Excellent communication skills

Strong administrative experience

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.

Are you dreaming of a better work/life balance in your Perioperative career?

Overview

Your opportunity awaits you in the stunning North East of Scotland. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (AR) is situated on Foresterhill Campus overlooking the modern, busy city of Aberdeen and the beautiful North Sea. Aberdeen and adjoining Aberdeenshire offer an excellent balance between urban and rural living. Royal Deeside, Cairngorm National Park and the North Coast 500 are easily accessible for staycation opportunities. Aberdeen International airport is in close location, allowing easy access to the UK, Europe and beyond. ARI is a Major Trauma and ECMO referral centre and services remote locations including the North Sea oil and gas offshore industry. Our strategy is to attract the best talent in perioperative services as we embark on our Pathway to Excellence journey.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking the best in administrative talent for a Band 4 Admin Assistant position within our Main Theatre Suite. Applicants with a proactive, organised approach, combined with excellent communication skills, should apply. With a comprehensive onboarding programme, you’ll be supported by our friendly, highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proactive, organised approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong administrative experience, ideally within a healthcare or complex organisational setting
• Demonstrated competence in managing information, coordinating tasks, and supporting busy teams across a range of specialities

Interview Information

Interviews will be held on 15 January 2026.

Application Details

For more information, contact SCN Chloe Blyth at [e-mail] or phone 01224 (5)55525.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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.