Podiatry Administrative Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Job summary

NHS Western Isles is seeking a Podiatry Administrative Assistant (Band 2) to join the podiatry team. The role is permanent, 13.63 hours per week, pro rata salary between £26,696 and £28,988 plus a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata.

Applicants should have prior admin experience in busy environments and be able to manage emails and queries with professionalism. NHS experience is preferred but not essential; the successful candidate will have strong IT and communication skills and be

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office/reception environment is essential.
• NHS experience is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure are required.
• You will handle email, review and store photos from our generic email and Zoom queries from patients and professionals in a courteous manner.
• Relevant administrative experience and NHS knowledge would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills are expected.
• You must be able to work independently in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle email and Zoom queries from patients and professionals.
• Check, store and manage photos and documents.
• Provide reception and administrative support within the podiatry team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Excellent people skills

Communication skills

IT skills

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.

Podiatry Department

Podiatry Administrative Assistant

Band 2 £26,696- £28,988 pro rata

Plus, Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata

13.63 hours per week

Permanent Post

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic & motivated person required to join our Podiatry team. Applicants must have previous experience of working in a busy office/reception environment. Previous NHS experience is preferred but not essential. Excellent people skills are required together with the ability to remain calm under pressure in a very busy service. You will be expected to deal with email, checking and accurately storing photos from our generic email and zoom queries from a variety of patients and professionals in a courteous and professional manner.

You should have relevant experience in an administrative role and knowledge of the NHS would be advantageous.

As an effective team player, you will possess excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. You must have the ability to work on your own in a demanding working environment.

The post is for 13.63 hours per week but applicants should be flexible and preferably be able to help cover annual leave and other absence

For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the following sites: LIVING-AND-WORKING-IN-THE-WESTERN-ISLES.pdf (scot.nhs.uk) www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk , www.isle-of-lewis.com. Find NHS Western Isles on Facebook, Twitter @NHSWI

For further information please contact: Mrs Sarann Macphee, Podiatry Manager, Tel: [phone] or email at – [e-mail]

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The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

The post is not eligible for relocation expenses or Sponsorship.

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.

Any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

Closing Date: 27th October 2026