Risk Management System and Administration Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen in NHS Forth Valley for an enthusiastic individual to provide high-quality administration support in the Health & Safety Service. This fixed-term role requires knowledge in risk management software and excellent interpersonal skills to assist the team effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with risk management software (e.g., Safeguard, Datix).
• Previous administration experience in a healthcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the risk management system.
• Assist in the smooth running of the Health and Safety Service.

Skills

Knowledge of risk management software

Excellent keyboard skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

SVQ3 level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for 6 months due to improvement in service delivery.

*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team in the Health & Safety Service at NHS Forth Valley on a secondment or Fixed Term temporary basis (6 months minimum).

You will provide a high-quality service of risk management system and administration support to assist in the smooth running of the Health and Safety Service. The post will report to the Risk System Manager.

Applicants must have knowledge or experience in using risk management software, for example, Safeguard, Datix (or similar), and can learn and master new software systems as required. A qualification at SVQ3 level and/or equivalent administration experience within a healthcare setting is essential as is excellent keyboard skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Potential candidates will be expected to deal with complex business issues in a confidential and professional manner and should have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working autonomously whilst being part of a larger, diverse team of safety professionals.

Consideration will be given to those who wish to consider flexible working arrangements.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

Informal enquiries to Aimee Dewar, Risk System Manager on 07483 139 693.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.