Overview
NHS Scotland is seeking a Business Support Assistant to join our team. This fixed-term role is based at the North West Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock, and is available until 31/3/27.
NHS Scotland is committed to 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
About NHS Ayrshire and Arran
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.
What you will do
You will provide a comprehensive, confidential secretarial and administrative service to East Ayrshire RADAR Service and Learning Disability and Elderly Mental Health Services based in North West Area Centre.
Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Required to Do the Job
* SVQ Level III in Business Administration/IT or equivalent with secretarial experience and proven minute taking experience.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
* Experience of working in an NHS environment with an understanding/experience of NHS networks is desirable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.
* Ability to work unsupervised whilst using your own initiative; able to work to challenging timescales by organising and prioritising your workload and having the flexibility to adapt to change and last minute demands.
Hours
18.5 hours per week.
How to find out more
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Karen.mcallister@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Overseas candidates
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards are required to check entitlement to work for all prospective employees. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information in the Candidate Information Pack. It is essential that you have the right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application. The Recruitment Team cannot answer individual queries at application stage.
Additional information for all candidates
* You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
* Do not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting.
* Applications close at midnight on the indicated date; late applications will not be accepted.
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Sponsorship
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure it does not employ workers who do not have the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We check entitlement to work for all prospective employees. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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