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1 POST X UP TO 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK – EITHER 1 X FULL TIME 37.5 OR 2 X PART TIME (2 x 18.75) TO PROVIDE FULL TIME COVER
PLEASE STATE ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM HOW MANY HOURS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR
We require highly motivated individuals to cover our reception areas within various health centres across Falkirk. The successful candidates will provide a reception service as well as providing administrative support for Community Admin and Nursing Staff.
You should have an excellent telephone manner and considerable experience in dealing with the general public in a face-to-face situation, communicating effectively with a wide range of people. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are also required.
A team player with a flexible approach to work is essential as is the ability to prioritise your workload around the demands of a busy reception area and administration department.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience of office procedures are essential. Previous NHS experience desirable.
In order to meet the needs of the service, the successful applicants will be required to work in a variety of locations when necessary and may be required to provide additional cover during periods of annual leave and/or sickness.
The successful candidates must have previous general office experience and be educated to standard grade or equivalent in Secretarial Studies/English/Arithmetic.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for these posts.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please refer to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Frances Mackie, Business Administration Manager 07483 960627or frances.mackie@falkirk.gov.uk
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check.
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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.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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.
PLEASE STATE ON QUESTION 3 ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM HOW MANY HOURS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.