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Job reference: 114309
Salary: Band 3 (£21,709 - £23,603)
Job closing date: 24/08/2022
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: NHS Shetland
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 15
Job posted date: 05/08/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: Clinical Governance

Job Advert

 Administration Assistant – Clinical Governance and Risk Team (Ref: 114309)

15 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract to 31 May 2023

Secondments welcome

Band 3 - Salary Range £21,709 – £23,603 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum (pro rata)


The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support and to assist with the smooth running of the Clinical Governance and Risk Team. Responsibilities include acting as Personal Assistant to Chief Nurse (Corporate), providing an effective administration and secretarial support service to the Clinical Governance & Risk Team and acting as first point of contact for engagement activities as part of the development of the Initial Agreement for the refurbishment / redevelopment of the Gilbert Bain Hospital.


The successful candidate with be qualified to SVQ/RSA 3 level in a relevant subject and will have relevant administrative experience. You will need to be proficient in use of software systems including databases and spreadsheets and be able to demonstrate advanced keyboard skills. With good organisational and communication skills, you will need to be confident dealing with the public by telephone and in person and able to work on own initiative.


This contract is for a fixed-term until 31/05/2023. The reason for the fixed-term contract is due to fixed term funding.  If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.


You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/


For an informal discussion, please contact Edna Mary Watson, Chief Nurse (Corporate) on 01595 743377 or via email at edna.watson@nhs.scot


Closing date:               24 August 2022          

Interview date:            2 September 2022     

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*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

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