Community Nursing Administrative Support Assistant

NHS Western Isles; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Western Isles invites applications for a promising Administrative Support Assistant position within the Community Nursing team. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive remuneration, the opportunity to support a vital healthcare service, and a chance to live in the beautiful Western Isles.

Qualifications

• Positive outlook and ability to manage administrative tasks.
• Organizational skills for arranging meetings and taking minutes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake various administrative duties to support the Community Nursing team.
• Handle enquiries, process leave requests, and assist colleagues daily.

Job description

Community Nursing

Administrative Support Assistant

Band 3 £28,011 - £30,230 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent post

An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join the Community Nursing team as an Administration Support Assistant. You will join an established and experienced team, and support the Community Nursing team by undertaking a variety of administrative duties.

You will bring a positive outlook and be responsible for arranging meetings, taking minutes, handling enquiries, processing leave requests and orders, and assisting colleagues on a daily basis. The post is based at the Stornoway Health Centre, although occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Please note the organisation chart presented is indicative and may be subject to change.

For further information, please contact Christina Morrison on 01851 708057 or email [e-mail] to arrange a time.

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

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

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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

CLOSING DATE: 07/07/2025