Overview
Administrative Assistant to SCN at NHS Ayrshire and Arran, based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This is a fixed-term role until 27 September 2026.
What You Will Do
* Provide comprehensive administrative support and be the first point of contact on behalf of the Senior Charge Nurses within an in-patient hospital setting.
Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Required
* Educated to SVQ Level II in Business Administration/IT or have equivalent clerical experience.
* Excellent administrative and computer skills with practical experience and knowledge of database creation and maintenance.
* Working knowledge and high competence in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and a recognised IT qualification.
* Excellent time management and communication skills (written and verbal); strong interpersonal skills with ability to handle highly confidential/sensitive issues appropriately.
* Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality and to understand and comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
* Ability to work unsupervised with initiative, and to work effectively as part of a team; capable of meeting challenging timescales and prioritising workload; flexible to changing demands.
Hours
* Post 1: 22.5 hours per week, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9:00am–5:00pm.
* Post 2: 37 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm and Friday 9:00am–4:30pm.
Additional Information
* You will need to have the relevant permission to work in the United Kingdom. Check entitlement to work requirements before submitting your application.
* To apply, complete the JobTrain application process. Do not upload a CV for shortlisting purposes.
* Some vacancies may be internal-only; if you are an NHS employee, update your JobTrain profile accordingly.
* A full UK/EU/EEA driving licence is required for vacancies that specify it.
Equality and Inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society. We strive for a workforce that is representative, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.
Important Notices
* Some information may appear in the job description pack or on the JobTrain platform; the Recruitment Team cannot answer individual queries at application stage about sponsorship.
* We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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