(SM) Team Secretary inDalkeith inDalkeith PUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025

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Opportunity to work in a supportive and diverse environment that values equality and inclusivity.

Chance to enhance administrative and IT skills in a busy setting, improving professional development.

Experience in the health and social care sector, gaining valuable insights and understanding of the industry.

Access to full training for using NHS and Midlothian Council systems, facilitating skill growth.

Engagement with a dynamic team and the ability to contribute to the Performance & Improvement Team's objectives.

Good work-life balance with a focus on achieving deadlines while supporting team dynamics.

NHS Scotland is seeking a Team Secretary for the Performance & Improvement Team in Dalkeith, tasked with providing high-quality administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. The role involves a variety of clerical duties, including scheduling, coordinating team activities, and maintaining effective communication to meet departmental objectives and deadlines. Candidates should possess an HNC/SVQIII in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration or equivalent experience, along with advanced keyboard, planning, and organisational skills.

The position is designed to support the integration of best administrative practices within a healthcare environment, offering an opportunity to enhance IT and administrative skills. Applicants will be trained to access relevant NHS and Midlothian Council systems. NHS Scotland encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions. Interested individuals are advised to apply early due to anticipated high interest in the position.

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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

To provide high quality administrative support in the day to day running of the office. To undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties required to maintain the smooth running of the department and enable the team to achieve their objectives and meet required deadlines. This post requires the post holder to access NHS and Midlothian Council systems appropriate to the role.

HNC/SVQIII in Secretarial Studies/Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Advanced keyboard skills.

Effective planning and organisational skills.

Good communication skills both oral and written.

Good working knowledge of computer software packages.

This post has been created to support the Performance & Improvement Team with general administrative tasks including scheduling, co-ordinating and monitoring team activities.

The postholder will be required to access NHS Lothian and Midlothian Council systems, full training will be provided.

This post is a great opportunity to enhance your administrative and IT skills within a busy environment:

An opportunity to enhance understanding of working in a health and social care setting.

Informal enquiries to Lisa Cumming (or email –

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