Administrative Assistant

NHS Scotland

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 are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Administration Assistant within Child Health Department based at North Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership, Cunninghame House, Friars Croft Irvine KA12 8EE. This post is offered on a Permanent Term-Time contract and salary will be pro-rata.

Hours

22.5 hours per week worked flexibly across working week (Mon - Fri) to suit organisational needs.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do

As a member of the Ayrshire Early Years Children & Families Community Nursing Team working within NHS Ayrshire & Arran, you will be committed to providing a good standard of administration duties and data input. These duties will be undertaken within the Child Health office and also school establishments.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

Essentially you will possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills as well as being able to work effectively as part of a team, having the ability to take direction and work on your own initiative. You will be educated to GCSE higher grade or equivalent qualification and/or have equivalent administration experience. Proven numeracy, excellent keyboard and verbal skills as well as a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel packages are essential. Knowledge of the NHS Community Health Index (CHI) would be desirable but not essential.

Contact

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Hazel McQueen, Child Health Admin Manager .