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As a vital part of NHSScotland, NHS National Services Scotland's mission is to enable and support the delivery of better health and better care, working in partnership. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care. As a major division within the NHS National Services Scotland the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) plays a vital role not only in the health of the people of Scotland but also on an international scale through our leading position in new product development biomedical research and donor / clinical services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards to patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.
We are currently seeking a Programme Administrator to provide a high level of office administration services within the SNBTS Better Blood Transfusion Team. This post is a six fixed term contract (secondment will be considered), 18.75 hours per week and is based in Edinburgh. It offers a good opportunity for someone seeking to increase their personal development and enhance their administrative skills.
You should have proven experience in a similar role and have good verbal and written communication skills. Along with well-developed organisational abilities and a flexible approach to working, an in-depth knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages is required e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. You should also possess accurate minute taking skills. An ability to work well within a team is essential.
Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Julie Robertson, Patient Services Office Manager on Tel: 0131 314 5619 or Danny McGee, Patient Services Senior Practitioner on Tel: 0131 314 5635.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 11th July 2019.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies”