Ward Admin Assistant

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Kirkcaldy is seeking an administrator to support Senior Charge Nurses and their teams. The role requires standard educational qualifications, excellent keyboard skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Applicants should have relevant administrative experience and a keen understanding of confidentiality and GDPR regulations. This position supports a diverse and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role and understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
• Knowledge and experience of a hospital environment advantageous.
• English language competency and numeracy skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to Senior Charge Nurses.
• Assist teams in managing various administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent keyboard skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills

Education

Standard Grade level; RSA/SCOTVEC qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Acute Services Medical Directorate, providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our Senior Charge Nurses and teams.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Educated to Standard Grade level; possess RSA/SCOTVEC qualification or equivalent or relevant experience.
• Excellent keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge and experience of a hospital environment would be advantageous; knowledge of NHS systems and processes, however training will be given.
• Previous administrative experience and knowledge of confidentiality and safe handling of information/GDPR is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative with minimal supervision.
• English language competency, numeracy and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively.

Contact for informal enquiries

For informal enquiries contact Kerry Thomson, Admin & Secretarial Services Manager, Emergency Care Directorate on 01592 643355 ext 21386.

UK work eligibility and sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. It can be evidenced through several routes including visa types as well as EU settled and pre-settled status; refer to GOV.UK for details.

For specific types of post, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible where the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary thresholds. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship BEFORE submitting your application.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. 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.