Administrative Assistant ACinEdinburghinEdinburghPUBLISHED WED 2 APR 2025
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Opportunity to work within the respected NHS Scotland organization, contributing to public health.
Engagement in agile working arrangements that promote a flexible work-life balance.
Involvement in regional, national, and local meetings, enhancing networking and professional development.
The role supports the development of strong organisational and communication skills through direct collaboration with health consultants.
Potential for career advancement within the NHS Scotland framework, with opportunities for secondment.
A fixed term post guarantees job security for the duration, offering a chance to gain relevant experience in the healthcare setting.
Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join the NHS Scotland Team as an Administrative Assistant in Edinburgh!
Are you a confident, organised individual looking to make a meaningful impact in the care sector? NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our Public Health Department at Bankhead Central Office in Glenrothes for a 12-month fixed term. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a team environment and possess strong communication skills. You'll support our Consultants and ensure smooth operations during meetings while showcasing your initiative and administrative expertise. A background in healthcare will be an advantage, but your passion for helping others is what truly counts!
Embrace a rewarding career where you can balance work and personal life through our agile working model, which requires just a minimum of 2.5 days in the office. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring that you feel valued and respected within our workforce. Join us at NHS Scotland, where we are not only reducing the full-time working week but also striving to create a workplace that truly represents the community we serve. If you're ready to step into a fulfilling role that supports the health of our society, we'd love to hear from you!
Opportunity to work within the respected NHS Scotland organization, contributing to public health.
Engagement in agile working arrangements that promote a flexible work-life balance.
Involvement in regional, national, and local meetings, enhancing networking and professional development.
The role supports the development of strong organisational and communication skills through direct collaboration with health consultants.
Potential for career advancement within the NHS Scotland framework, with opportunities for secondment.
A fixed term post guarantees job security for the duration, offering a chance to gain relevant experience in the healthcare setting.
Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
LOCATION: BANKHEAD CENTRAL OFFICE
We are looking for confident and organised individuals to join the Public Health Department based in Bankhead Central Office in Glenrothes for a fixed period of 12 months.
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here Hub Blink (joinblink.com) If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post. External applicants, with continuous NHS Service, must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.
You will provide professional administrative assistance to Consultants within the Public Health Department. Skills and competencies associated with previous experience to a high level within a secretarial post are essential. You will also provide a comprehensive administrative service at designated local, Fife wide, regional & national meetings which will include minute taking.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a wider team are essential. The aptitude to work to strict deadlines, under pressure with minimal supervision is also required.
You should be educated to HND level or have equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages is essential. Experience gained in a health care setting would be advantageous.
The post will incorporate agile working, with the expectation that you will attend the office environment a minimum of 2.5 days per week.
For informal enquiries please contact Cheryl Clifford, Public Health Office Manager, on or
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: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
We are looking for confident and organised individuals to join the Public Health Department based in Bankhead Central Office in Glenrothes for a fixed period of 12 months.
Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager. The secondment policy can be found here Hub Blink (joinblink.com) If you do not have approval for a secondment from your current line manager, you will not be able to progress your application for a fixed term post. External applicants, with continuous NHS Service, must also have in place a secondment agreement, from their existing board to apply for this post.
You will provide professional administrative assistance to Consultants within the Public Health Department. Skills and competencies associated with previous experience to a high level within a secretarial post are essential. You will also provide a comprehensive administrative service at designated local, Fife wide, regional & national meetings which will include minute taking.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a wider team are essential. The aptitude to work to strict deadlines, under pressure with minimal supervision is also required.
You should be educated to HND level or have equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages is essential. Experience gained in a health care setting would be advantageous.
The post will incorporate agile working, with the expectation that you will attend the office environment a minimum of 2.5 days per week.
For informal enquiries please contact Cheryl Clifford, Public Health Office Manager, on or
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: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
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