You must have Standard Grade education, RSA/SCOTVEC or relevant experience, excellent keyboard skills, and knowledge of NHS systems, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office.

You will provide administrative and clerical support to Senior Charge Nurses and teams, ensuring efficient ward operations and assisting with various tasks as needed.

People, HR & Administration

Healthcare

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.

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NHS Scotland

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Acute Services Medical Directorate, providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our Senior Charge Nurses and teams. You should be educated to Standard Grade level; possess RSA/SCOTVEC qualification or equivalent, or have relevant previous experience. You should also possess excellent keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge and experience of a hospital environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of NHS systems and processes, however training will be given. Previous administrative experience and knowledge of confidentiality and safe handling of information/GDPR is required. You should have the ability to work as a member of a team and on your own initiative with minimal supervision. A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is also required. For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Thomson, Admin & Secretarial Services Manager on 01592 643355 extension 21681 NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Acute Services Medical Directorate, providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our Senior Charge Nurses and teams.You should be educated to Standard Grade level; possess RSA/SCOTVEC qualification or equivalent, or have relevant previous experience. You should also possess excellent keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge and experience of a hospital environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of NHS systems and processes, however training will be given.Previous administrative experience and knowledge of confidentiality and safe handling of information/GDPR is required. You should have the ability to work as a member of a team and on your own initiative with minimal supervision.A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is also required.For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Thomson, Admin & Secretarial Services Manager on 01592 643355 extension 21681NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.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.

Ward Admin Assistant - NHS Scotland

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Acute Services Medical Directorate, providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to our Senior Charge Nurses and teams.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You should be educated to Standard Grade level; possess RSA/SCOTVEC qualification or equivalent, or have relevant previous experience. You should also possess excellent keyboard skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge and experience of a hospital environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of NHS systems and processes, however training will be given.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Previous administrative experience and knowledge of confidentiality and safe handling of information/GDPR is required. You should have the ability to work as a member of a team and on your own initiative with minimal supervision.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A level of English language competency and communication skills necessary to perform this role safely and effectively is also required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Thomson, Admin &amp;amp; Secretarial Services Manager on 01592 643355 extension 21681&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.

Ward Admin Assistant

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