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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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 and Arran please visit our website -
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Reception / Typist based at Eglinton House, Ailsa Hospital. This is offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.
Hours:
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 0830 - 1500.
What you will do:
Flexible and enthusiastic, you will deliver a comprehensive clerical service to users of Elgin House, while also providing remote support to the Community Nurse Administration Team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Based at Ailsa Hospital, you will work closely with senior staff across the organisation and act as the first point of contact for enquiries—often handling matters of a confidential and sensitive nature with professionalism and discretion.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Applicants should hold relevant IT qualifications, such as ECDL, and demonstrate strong keyboard skills. Previous experience within the NHS is desirable for this role. Familiarity with SSTS is also advantageous; however, full training will be provided.
Aligned with our core purpose – working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran – we are committed to fostering a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. Post holders are expected to work collaboratively and uphold these values in all aspects of their role.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Sheila MacNee, Administration Coordinator Telephone number 01292 665714
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
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.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
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