Ward Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Ward Assistant in the Endoscopy Unit at Ninewells Hospital. The role focuses on ward organisation, general clinical and administrative duties, and housekeeping in a dynamic environment.

You will work closely with the team, handling data collection, procurement liaison, and NHS systems like TrakCare, PECOS and SSTS. The position is based in Dundee with standard weekday hours and potential flexibility.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with NHS IT systems and data collection.
• Strong communication and telephone skills.
• Good time management and IT literacy for ward admin.

Responsibilities

• Support ward organisation and administrative duties in the Endoscopy Unit.
• Carry out general clinical, administrative and housekeeping tasks.
• Work with procurement and data-collection activities in a changing environment.

Skills

Organised

Communication skills

IT skills

Data collection

Procurement liaison

NHS systems familiarity

Time management

Telephone manner

Tools

TrakCare

PECOS

SSTS

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the endoscopy team within NHS Tayside. The ward assistant role is pivotal in ward organisation & administrative duties. You will be expected to support the team by carrying out general clinical, administrative and housekeeping duties within a constantly changing environment.

We are looking for someone who is organised with excellent communication skills and good IT skills. Within this role there is data collection & close working with the procurement department. Familiarity with NHS systems such as Trakcare, PECOS and SSTS would be beneficial. Good time management & Excellent telephone manner.

The post holder will be based in the Endoscopy Unit , Ninewells Hospital.

Hours of work are currently Monday to Friday but this can be subject to review and the ability to be flexible is essential.

For informal enquiries contact Senior Charge Nurse Julie Dwyer or Charge Nurse Lauren McKenna / Karen Ferrier on ext 32061.

You will be required to comply with t\he Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment

Hours of work are: 21.5 hours per week

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.