Administrative Assistant

NHS Scotland:

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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.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant within the South West Breast Screening department based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

28 hours per week.

Monday 09:00 – 17:00

Tuesday 09:00 – 15:00

Wednesday DO

Thursday 09:00 – 17:00

Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Job share will be considered for this post.

To provide and ensure a high level of administrative and clerical support as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. To support the provision and ongoing implementation of an effective comprehensive routine breast screening service through a live national system to eligible women living in the Ayrshire & Arran and Dumfries & Galloway Health Board Area, South West of Scotland Breast Screening Service (SWSBSS).

The post holder will provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical support service to the Breast Screening Team.

Essentially you will be educated to standard grade level or equivalent with previous NHS experience within a general office environment. You must be fluent with Microsoft Office packages and databases. You must possess excellent customer care and communication skills. Duties include reception, telephone and general office duties.

The post holder must prioritise workload and maintain confidentiality at all times. Knowledge of a call/recall service and Pecos system would be advantageous.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Charlotte Harvie

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It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.