Infection Prevention & Control Administrator

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

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is recruiting an Infection Prevention and Control Administrator in Stornoway to provide a comprehensive administrative service to the IPCT, NHS Western Isles. The role involves maintaining daily office operations and supporting the team.

Candidates should be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office; HNC level or equivalent administrative experience is preferred. The post offers a permanent contract, 36 hours per week, and a salary band of £29,103 to

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office packages.
• Educated to HNC level or have equivalent administrative experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive administrative service to the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT).
• Ensure the day‑to‑day running of the office is well‑maintained.
• Assist the IPCT with any issues that arise.

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC level or equivalent 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.

Infection Prevention and Control Administrator

Band 3 - £29,103 to £31,409 per annum
Plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance per annum
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.

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

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Closing date: 29/09/2026