247208 (PP) Administrative Assistant

Posted 3 hours 16 minutes ago by NHS National Services Scotland

Permanent
Part Time
Other
Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH120
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 opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant to work within the Wheelchair Delivery Repair and Refurbishment Services (WDRRS), part of the SMART centre's Wheelchair Service . WDRRS is based at the Community Equipment Service Store, Peffermill, Edinburgh.

This position is part-time, 4 days a week on weekdays with flexible scheduling.

The successful candidate will, with the support of the Team Lead and Service Manager, provide comprehensive administrative support to the Wheelchair Delivery, Repair and Refurbishment Service; assist with processing deliveries, repairs, collections, safety checks and refurbishment of manual and powered wheelchairs within Edinburgh, Lothian, Scottish Borders and Fife; and undertake copying, filing, photocopying and scanning.

Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Wheelchair Delivery, Repair and Refurbishment Service.
  • Assist with processing deliveries, repairs, collections, safety checks and refurbishment of manual and powered wheelchairs within Edinburgh, Lothian, Scottish Borders and Fife.
  • Undertake copying, filing, photocopying and scanning.
Qualifications
  • Positive attitude and motivation.
  • Flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Capable of remaining calm in stressful situations.
Requirements
  • Post holder must have a Protective Vetting Group (PVG) Scheme membership/record for the required regulatory group (e.g., child and/or adult).
  • Legal permission to work in the United Kingdom.

Salary is pro rata for part time hours.