Administration OfficerinEdinburghinEdinburghPUBLISHED FRI 29 NOV 2024
Band 3
NHS
NHS Lothianrd3KVzM
Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment with a commitment to equality and diversity.
Competitive salary range between £26,869 and £28,998, depending on experience.
Engagement in meaningful work that directly supports individuals with disabilities, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.
Possibility of career development through supervision of junior staff and involvement in operational improvements.
A structured working week of 37 hours that promotes a healthy work-life balance, set to decrease further with no reduction in salary.
Access to a variety of clinical services and collaboration with a diverse team, fostering personal and professional growth.
The role entails a mix of independent and team-based work, allowing for the development of strong interpersonal skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.
The NHS Lothian is seeking an Administration Officer for the SMART Centre in Edinburgh. This position, classified as AFC Band 3 with a salary range of £26,869 to £28,998, involves providing administrative and secretarial support to all service areas within SMART, ensuring efficient patient services and supporting service improvement initiatives. The role includes supervising Band 2 Administrative Assistants and assisting Admin Team Leads with operational tasks.
Candidates should possess a flexible and proactive attitude, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Teamwork and the sharing of knowledge are essential.
The SMART Centre offers services for individuals with mobility disabilities, including mobility aids, prosthetics, orthotics, and various clinical services. The working week is 37 hours, with a potential adjustment period as NHS Scotland transitions to a reduced working week of 37 hours starting from April 2024.
Interested applicants can inquire for more information from Matthew Reid or Lynda Campbell via the provided contact details. Applications should be submitted early due to anticipated high interest in the position.
Candidates should possess a flexible and proactive attitude, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Teamwork and the sharing of knowledge are essential.
The SMART Centre offers services for individuals with mobility disabilities, including mobility aids, prosthetics, orthotics, and various clinical services. The working week is 37 hours, with a potential adjustment period as NHS Scotland transitions to a reduced working week of 37 hours starting from April 2024.
Interested applicants can inquire for more information from Matthew Reid or Lynda Campbell via the provided contact details. Applications should be submitted early due to anticipated high interest in the position.
Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment with a commitment to equality and diversity.
Competitive salary range between £26,869 and £28,998, depending on experience.
Engagement in meaningful work that directly supports individuals with disabilities, enhancing their mobility and quality of life.
Possibility of career development through supervision of junior staff and involvement in operational improvements.
A structured working week of 37 hours that promotes a healthy work-life balance, set to decrease further with no reduction in salary.
Access to a variety of clinical services and collaboration with a diverse team, fostering personal and professional growth.
The role entails a mix of independent and team-based work, allowing for the development of strong interpersonal skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.
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
Job Title
- Administrative Officer
- Vacancy Details:
- AFC Band 3. Salary range £26,869 to £28,998 (depending on experience)
- WTE 37 hours per week
The successful candidate will:
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to all SMART service areas ensuring delivery of effective and efficient patient services, and support service improvements as required.
- Responsibility for day to day supervision of Band 2 Administrative Assistants in SMART.
- Assist the Admin Team Leads in operational matters as and when required.
- We are looking for an individual who has a “can do” attitude, is flexible and motivated. Good interpersonal and communication skills will be required for this role. You need to be able to remain calm in stressful situations. As well as having an ability to work on your own, you need to be able to work as part of a team and share knowledge and learning.
- The SMART Centre provides services for adults and children who have a permanent disability affecting their mobility. These include mobility and postural services (Wheelchairs and Special Seating), Prosthetics, Orthotics and Bioengineering Services, Electronic Assistive Technologies, Blue Badge Independent Mobility Assessment (Edinburgh only), Custom Needs Design Service, a Disabled Living Centre and Gait Analysis Service.
- In addition the SMART Centre provides the National Scottish Driving Assessment Service as well as hosting various other clinical services such as, Podiatry, Spinal Injuries Clinic, Spasticity Management Clinic and other outpatient clinics.
- As part of the Admin team you will help provide comprehensive administrative support to all the above services.
- Matthew Reid, Team Lead on or
- Lynda Campbell, Business Manager on
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