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.
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.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Secretary based at The West Road Centre, Irvine .
Please note that this post is for Internal candidates only.
What you will do:
You will provide a comprehensive, confidential secretarial and administrative service to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) within Business Administration, North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership.
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:
1. You will be educated to ‘O’ Grade / Standard Grade Credit / National 5 level in English and Maths and possess an SVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
2. You will also have a recognised IT qualification as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint).
3. Advanced keyboard skills with proven secretarial, minute taking, electronic filing systems management and electronic diary management experience are essential.
4. Experience of working in an NHS environment with an understanding of NHS interdisciplinary networks is desirable.
5. You will also have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and have the ability to work effectively and efficiently whilst integrating as part of a team.
6. You must also have the ability to adhere to strict maintenance of confidentiality with a knowledge/understanding and compliance of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) .
7. The ability to work unsupervised whilst using your own initiative is essential as well as being able to work to challenging timescales by organising and prioritising your workload and having the flexibility to adapt to change and last minute demands.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week working Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Please note there is a requirement for administration staff to work across a 7-day working week, Monday to Sunday to support the needs of the service.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car driver is desirable as you may be required to travel across various sites/bases within Ayrshire & Arran.