IT and Practice Team Lead

NHS Highland; Acharacle, Lochaline; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

West Highland Medical Group in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic IT/ Practice Team Lead to join the team based in Acharacle. The role involves providing IT support and assisting the wider team, including GP clinical systems and Microsoft Office tasks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisation and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Flexibility is essential to cover holidays and may involve regular work at Lochaline site.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support to West Highland Medical Group and the wider team.
• Assist with GP Clinical systems and Microsoft Office tasks.
• Maintain accurate data entry and ensure attention to detail under pressure.
• Be flexible to cover staff holidays/leave and travel between Acharacle and Lochaline sites.

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.

West Highland Medical Group is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT/ Practice Team Lead to join the team based in Acharacle and Lochaline.

The postholder will provide IT support and also support to the wider Team. Experience of working with computers, including typing and the use of Microsoft Office products is essential and GP Clinical systems desirable.

Training on General Practice systems would be available to enhance current skill set as required. There is a need for accuracy in data entry. The successful applicant will have excellent organisation and communication skills, with an attention to detail and be able to work and adapt under pressure. Flexibility is essential as you will be required to provide cover for other staff holidays/leave.

The postholder will be based in Acharacle but there is an expectation to work from the Lochaline site on regular basis.

A full clean driving licence is essential.

This is a permanent part-time post of 10 hours per week working as per service requirements

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .