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Public Health Administration Support Assistant
Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 per annum
Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37 Hours per Week
Permanent Post
An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join the Public Health Directorate as a Public Health Administration Support Assistant. You will join an established and experienced administration team, and support the Public Health Directorate by undertaking a variety of administrative duties.
You will bring a positive outlook and be responsible for arranging meetings, taking minutes, handling enquiries, processing leave requests and orders, and assisting colleagues on a daily basis. The post is based at the Western Isles Health Board Office in Stornoway, although occasional travel to other sites may be required.
Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Please note the organisation chart presented is indicative and may be subject to change.
Informal enquiries and discussions with potential applicants are encouraged. Please contact Colum Durkan at colum.durkan@nhs.scot to arrange a time.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses or Sponsorship.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date: 25/03/2025
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