Do you like working as part of a busy Administration team? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Secretary/Administrator to join our Community Care Services Admin Team, supporting the Specialist Palliative Care Team.
As part of Community Care Services this post supports the Specialist Palliative Care team which aim is to provide quality end of life care.
This post is part of the Community Care Services administration team, supporting Fife Specialist Palliative Care Services. You will be first point of contact to this Fife-wide service and will be part of the team based at Hospice, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. This post will play a critical role in the overall system. A high degree of accuracy is required to support this complex role.
You should be educated to Higher, SVQ level 2 or 3 and/or have equivalent NHS experience. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, and a knowledge of databases is vital as you will be required to manage electronic systems and databases. Excellent telephone and communication skills will be essential as well as the ability to work flexibly. A positive outlook in relation to high quality care and team working is also required.
If you feel that you can play an active part in Community Care Services, then we would like to hear from you.
Informal Enquiries: Please contact Nikki Thomson, Admin Services Manager – Nicola.thomson7@nhs.scot or telephone 01592 643355 ext 29556
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours if applicable.
A requirement of this post is to have a Disclosure Scotland level 2 check prior to appointment.
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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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