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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to undertake the role of Personal Assistant and Quality Administrator supporting Forth Valley Quality.
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Forth Valley Quality office and the provision of secretarial support to the Head of Efficiency, Improvement and Innovation including diary management. You should have excellent keyboard and minute taking skills and have previous experience as a personal secretary or administrator working to Director/Senior Manager.
Based in FCH you will work in a dynamic and highly professional environment, within a supportive and welcoming team. Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries to the department, often dealing with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature.
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be able to deal effectively with a number of simultaneous tasks and have the ability, commitment and judgment to ensure deadlines and actions are delivered whilst being frequently interrupted.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential, as is experience of complex diary management and attending meetings for the purpose of minute taking.
Previous experience within a similar/healthcare setting would be advantageous.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
Informal enquiries to:
Wendy Nimmo Interim Head of Efficiency Improvement & Innovation wendy.nimmo@nhs.scot
Rebecca Wallace – Senior Project Officer rebecca.wallace4@nhs.scot
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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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.