Personal Assistant and Quality Administrator

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant and Quality Administrator to support Forth Valley Quality.

• Run day‑to‑day operations of the Forth Valley Quality office.
• Provide secretarial support to the Head of Efficiency, Improvement and Innovation, including diary management.
• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries to the department, often dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and manage multiple simultaneous tasks, ensuring deadlines and actions are delivered.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.

• Excellent keyboard and minute‑taking skills.
• Previous experience as a personal secretary or administrator working to a Director/Senior Manager.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and complex diary management.
• Preference for experience within a similar or healthcare setting.
• Disclosure Scotland Level 2 check required.

Full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours as of 1/4/26, with a corresponding increase in hourly rate to keep pay unchanged. A Certificate of Sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates.

Applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK should review eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may offer sponsorship for certain roles, subject to minimum salary thresholds and other criteria. Sponsorship is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis after interview and pre‑employment checks. For further information on visa requirements, consult UK Government guidance.

Wendy Nimmo, Interim Head of Efficiency Improvement &

Innovation: wendy.nimmot
Rebecca Wallace, Senior Project Officer: rebecca.wallace4t

Disabled people are encouraged to apply; contact Recruitment Office on  for reasonable adjustments.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications from all sections of society are welcomed.