The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 027581
Salary: Band 3 (£20,700- £22,594)
Job closing date: 23/08/2020
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Shetland NHS Board Headquarters
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Various
Job posted date: 31/07/2020
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: Community Nursing

Job Advert

Administration Assistant – Community Nursing/Primary Care x 2 (REF: 27581)

Band 3

Full Time – 37 ½ hours per week / Part Time and Job Share considered

Salary Range £20,700 - £22,594 per annum (pro rata for part-time posts)

Plus a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,895 (pro rata) per annum


The purpose of these roles is to provide administrative support and to assist with the smooth running of the Community Nursing/Primary Care Department. Responsibilities include dealing with enquiries, stationery stock control, ordering prescription pads for clinical staff, database management.


The successful candidates 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.


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.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288863/0088362.pdf and

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288853/0088360.pdf


For an informal discussion, please contact Maureen Stewart, Community Nursing Services

Co-ordinator on 01595 743339.


Closing date:               23rd August 2020

Interview date:            4th September 2020






For more information and to apply:


Internal Applicants:  if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:

 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173


External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-

https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173


If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at helpdesk@helpmeapply.co.uk including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.


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