Mental Heath Admin Co-ordinator

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks an Administrative Manager for the Mental Health Service based in Melrose. This role focuses on providing administrative support, managing service staff, and ensuring efficient operations. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, relevant administrative experience, and a high level of computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Administrative and supervisory experience required.
• High level of computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Relevant knowledge of NHS systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage secretarial and administrative staff within Mental Health Services.
• Support the delivery of effective administrative services.
• Build relationships with internal and external colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

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Melrose, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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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.

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Care and Compassion • Quality and Teamwork • Dignity and Respect • Openness, honesty and responsibility

Mental Health Service
Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service
Huntlyburn House, Melrose, TD6 9BD

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the above post to join the Mental Health Service to support the delivery of an effective and efficient administrative service within Mental Health Services.

The post holder is also responsible for the line management of secretarial and administrative staff within the Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service and Borders Crisis and Liaison Team, who provide a full and comprehensive administration service to a multi-disciplinary mental health team.

Candidates must possess administrative and supervisory experience. To fulfil this role, applicants should have relevant working knowledge, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organisational skills.

You will be able to work on your own initiative and learn quickly. You will have a high level of computer literacy, in particular with Microsoft office packages. Some knowledge of NHS systems would be advantageous. You will be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to build relationships with both internal and external colleagues.

For further information and / or informal enquiries please contact Lorna Walker, Business Support Manager on 01896 827152.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early

Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (37 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.