Job Advert
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.
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
South East Locality
Personal Assistant
The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership is an integrated partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian. The partnership is responsible for the planning and delivery of all community health and social care services for adults and older people, along with homelessness, mental health and disability services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Personal Assistant (PA) to join a small Business Management team within the South East Locality, providing expert secretarial and administrative support to the Locality Manager and Core Management team.
The office base for this role is South Edinburgh Office, 40 Captain’s Road. Hybrid/home working is available.
We are looking for an individual with previous experience of working in a fast-paced PA, secretarial or administrative role for a complex organisation. This role requires the ability to effectively manage competing demands, have excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to take minutes at an advanced level.
Candidates must have a Level 3 HNC or SVQ qualification in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration/other relevant subject, or significant relevant experience. Candidates should also have a high level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
For further information please contact Sarah Hayden, Business Manager, sarah.hayden@nhslothian.scot.nhs, 07712 539194.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**