NHSL Business Support Assistant; LI CP

Business Support Assistant (LI) CP 30 – NHS Lothian

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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. We welcome applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions or neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

• Legal permission to work in the UK is required.
• A PVG Scheme membership/record is required; if you are not a current member, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland.
• Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check; if assessed as a regulated role, you will need to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
• The post is part‑time: salary pro‑rata, 18.5 hours per week (0.5 WTE), Monday to Friday (morning shifts). Some days will be four hours, others 3.25 hours.

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital; expect to cross‑cover other acute/community sites across NHS Lothian.

• Provide administrative support to the Quit Your Way Tobacco Control Team.
• Manage calendars and scheduling for team members.
• Maintain patient correspondence and update the National Smoking Cessation database.
• Assist in the collection and capture of performance data for the Local Delivery Plan.
• Travel as required to acute sites such as Western General Hospital.
• Support quality control aspects and general clerical duties for the Tobacco Control Practitioners.

• Good understanding of administration and clerical tasks.
• Experience developing IT skills and using standard software programmes.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Motivated, flexible, and adaptable.

Part‑time role with pro‑rata salary, supportive team environment, and professional development opportunities in administration, secretarial and clerical skills.

Due to the high level of interest, we may close this vacancy early. Please ensure you submit your application promptly.