We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Administrator to support the public health team in Argyll and Bute.
You will be required to provide a comprehensive level of administrative support to the team, which will include communication with both internal departments and external agencies.
In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you must have a wide range of administration/clerical experience including accurate and efficient minute taking skills and have the ability to work to a high standard both as part of a team and on your own initiative. You must possess excellent planning and organisational skills, be flexible in your approach and have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
You must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft applications and databases. You will be required, on occasions, to deal with sensitive information such as mental health data and suicide prevention information and therefore the post holder will require having awareness of the Data Protection Act and a high degree of professional integrity.
The post holder will also support the team in delivery of Health Improvement activities within Argyll and Bute e.g. Mental health and suicide prevention training
Candidates should possess a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate experience in providing high quality administrative support services in a busy office environment.
This a permanent role, 10hrs per week
For informal enquiries, please contact Victoria Bola-Okerinde, Health improvement senior
Email- victoria.bola-okerinde@nhs.scot
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.
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* Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion
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