Personal Assistant (AW)

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join the Hospital Management Administration Team at Borders General Hospital. The post holder will bring an eye for detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines and a high standard of accuracy.

They must be extremely organised, possess excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise and multi-task competing demands. This permanent role offers a stable NHS career in a supportive environment with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Extremely organised with excellent communication and high accuracy.
• Able to prioritise and multi-task competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to Hospital Management.
• Manage calendars, correspondence and meeting arrangements.
• Ensure deadlines are met with high quality and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility (please centre this text)

BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

PERMANENT

Band 4 - 36 Hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Hospital Management Administration Team in the Borders General Hospital. We are seeking to appoint a highly experienced Personal Assistant who has an eye for detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines. The post holder must also be extremely organised, have excellent communication skills, and work to a high degree of accuracy. They must be able to prioritise and multi-task competing demands when necessary to produce work of a very high standard.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact: Anna Slater [e-mail] 01896 826704

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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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.