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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.
Podiatry Department
Podiatry Administrative Assistant
Band 2 £26,696- £28,988 pro rata
Plus, Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata
13.63 hours per week
Permanent Post
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic & motivated person required to join our Podiatry team. Applicants must have previous experience of working in a busy office/reception environment. Previous NHS experience is preferred but not essential. Excellent people skills are required together with the ability to remain calm under pressure in a very busy service. You will be expected to deal with email, checking and accurately storing photos from our generic email and zoom queries from a variety of patients and professionals in a courteous and professional manner.
You should have relevant experience in an administrative role and knowledge of the NHS would be advantageous.
As an effective team player, you will possess excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. You must have the ability to work on your own in a demanding working environment.
The post is for 13.63 hours per week but applicants should be flexible and preferably be able to help cover annual leave and other absence
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the following sites: LIVING-AND-WORKING-IN-THE-WESTERN-ISLES.pdf (scot.nhs.uk) www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk , www.isle-of-lewis.com. Find NHS Western Isles on Facebook, Twitter @NHSWI
For further information please contact: Mrs Sarann Macphee, Podiatry Manager, Tel: 01851 708285 or email at – sarann.macphee@nhs.scot
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The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
The post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date: 02/07/2026