Healthcare Administrator inKilmarnock inKilmarnock PUBLISHED 17 JUL 2024

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
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.


Our Purpose


Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.


Our Values


  • Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)


Position


An opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Healthcare Administrator to support professional healthcare staff within the healthcare centre establishment in HMP Kilmarnock


Hours



37 hours per week



What You Will Do


This is a diverse role involving the day to day delivery of a high standard of support to the clinical team within HMP Kilmarnock to enable health care to be delivered to a population who have a comprehensive range of physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems whilst maintaining a high level of awareness of and compliance with security procedures within the prison setting.

Your duties will include providing an efficient, confidential high quality administrative service to healthcare professionals by prioritising workload and ensuring follow up actions are completed timeously dealing with telephone calls from personnel and others staff, relatives and agencies and directly these as necessary to appropriate staff; take responsibility for receiving mail, linking with previous correspondence, taking action when required and facilitating enquiries in the absence of healthcare professionals and maintaining and updating electronic patient records.


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


You should hold a SVQ Level III in Business Administration / IT, or equivalent, and educated to Standard Grade English or equivalent.

You should also hold a ECDL qualification or recognised IT qualification, and have an understanding of Medical Terminology for this post.

It is essential that you have experience of working with Microsoft Office Packages such as Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook.


For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification


If you want to find out more about the role, please contact
Angela Prendergast
, Primary Care Manager, Healthcare Justice Services or
Jacqueline Lightbody
, Administration Co-ordinator who can be contacted on
.



Additional Information For Candidates


  • You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
  • DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
  • Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
  • Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
  • Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M - for advice and support with any system issues.
  • We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
  • Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
  • Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
  • Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
  • NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M


We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts
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.

Our Purpose

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our Values

  • Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Healthcare Administrator to support professional healthcare staff within the healthcare centre establishment in HMP Kilmarnock

Hours


37 hours per week


What You Will Do

This is a diverse role involving the day to day delivery of a high standard of support to the clinical team within HMP Kilmarnock to enable health care to be delivered to a population who have a comprehensive range of physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems whilst maintaining a high level of awareness of and compliance with security procedures within the prison setting.

Your duties will include providing an efficient, confidential high quality administrative service to healthcare professionals by prioritising workload and ensuring follow up actions are completed timeously dealing with telephone calls from personnel and others staff, relatives and agencies and directly these as necessary to appropriate staff; take responsibility for receiving mail, linking with previous correspondence, taking action when required and facilitating enquiries in the absence of healthcare professionals and maintaining and updating electronic patient records.

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

You should hold a SVQ Level III in Business Administration / IT, or equivalent, and educated to Standard Grade English or equivalent.

You should also hold a ECDL qualification or recognised IT qualification, and have an understanding of Medical Terminology for this post.

It is essential that you have experience of working with Microsoft Office Packages such as Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact
Angela Prendergast
, Primary Care Manager, Healthcare Justice Services or
Jacqueline Lightbody
, Administration Co-ordinator who can be contacted on
.


Additional Information For Candidates

  • You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
  • DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
  • Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
  • Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
  • Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M - for advice and support with any system issues.
  • We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
  • Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
  • Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
  • Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
  • NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.jobsincare.com/job/jwpjN03M


We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts


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