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Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire & Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net).
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to support the Director of Acute Services. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
36 hours per week.
What You Will Do
You will provide dedicated, professional and comprehensive administration support to the Director to fulfil their role by providing high level business and administrative support, progressing actions on their behalf efficiently and to a high standard. Your role will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the Director’s office. You will work closely with the Director of Acute Services, as well as senior staff across the organisation, and will have strong links with a range of stakeholders, including Scottish Government colleagues.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
* To deliver a high standard of executive and administrative support to the Director for Acute Services, ensuring a consistently proactive, effective, and professional approach.
* To act as the primary point of contact for the Director for Acute Services and the Acute Services Directorate.
* To manage highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion, demonstrating tact and diplomacy, and ensuring all actions are completed efficiently and to a high professional standard.
* The post holder will operate autonomously and proactively, providing advice and using their own initiative to fulfil the duties of the role.
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Rachael Graham, Portfolio Programme Manager at Rachael.graham@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part‑time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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