Administrative Assistant

Job title:

Administrative Assistant

Company

NHS Scotland

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.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant to join the Community Treatment and Care Team. The team is based within various locations across Angus.Working within a team you will provide care and support to patients and support to their carers within a clinic setting.Angus Health and Social Care Partnership is in the implementation phase of Transforming Primary Care Services and part of this new work is to develop and embed a new model to provide treatment room care for patients in Angus.Duties include management and triage of out-patient referrals to clinic appointments across CTAC sites in Angus, and supporting and facilitating administrative processes. It is essential you possess excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential for this position. Previous experience in an office environment is essential as is the ability to work within a team environment. Knowledge of medical terminology and experience of would be advantageous and additional knowledge of NHS appointment booking systems would be desirable.You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and referring appropriately to the registered professional. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post to provide patient care.Confidentiality will be expected within all aspects of the role.You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.Informal enquiries to:Elaine Fleming, Clinical Team Leader, CTAC ServiceTel 01241 822527 or email elaine.fleming@nhs.scotORYvonne Taylor, Charge Nurse, CTAC ServiceTel 01241 822527 or email yvonne.taylor3@nhs.scotHours – Various Hours Available – Monday – FridayPlease note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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Location

Angus

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:30:49 GMT

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