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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.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit:
Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.
LUCS HUB DESPATCHER
LUCS is looking for motivated individuals to work in its busy Hub operation based at the Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh.
Despatchers primarily are involved in allocating visits to the fleet of Doctors Cars and District Nurses, distributing advice calls and monitoring the allocated appointments related to workflow.
The successful applicant/s will be required to work a variety of shifts over a four-week rota. These can include night shift, evenings 1800-2400 Monday to Friday and 0800-1600, 1600 to 2400 at weekends. Other shifts may also become available when covering other staff members leave.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact
NAME:Karen Somerville
E-MAIL:karen.somerville@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
TELEPHONE: 0131 454 1038
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