Infection Prevention & Control Administrator

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Island Allowance

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Infection Prevention and Control Administrator to join the IPCT, NHS Western Isles. The role provides a comprehensive administrative service, ensuring the day-to-day running of the office and supporting the team with any issues that arise.

You should be computer literate and educated to HNC level or with equivalent administrative experience; a good knowledge of Microsoft Office is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated Administrator with good organisational skills.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Educated to HNC level or with equivalent administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive administrative service to the Infection Prevention and Control Team, ensuring day-to-day office operations run smoothly.
• Assist the team with any issues that arise and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

HNC level or equivalent administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Infection Prevention and Control Administrator

Band 3 - £29,103 to £31,409 pro rata
Plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata
Permanent Post
36 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Administrator to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT), NHS Western Isles. The main function of this role is to maintain a comprehensive administrative service to the IPCT, ensuring the day-to-day running of the office is well-maintained and assisting the team with any issues that arise.

You will be computer literate, preferably educated to HNC level or with equivalent administrative experience. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages would also be an advantage. This is an excellent chance to gain insight, expertise, and skill in the varied and challenging world of Infection, Prevention and Control

For further information regarding this post, please contact Janice Mackay, Head of Infection Prevention & Control on 01851 708399.

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.

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Closing date: 14/09/2026