248207 (MG) Administrative Assistant

Equality and Diversity

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support in the daily running of the department as an individual and team player.
• Undertake a range of clerical and administrative duties required to maintain the smooth running of the department and enable the team to achieve their objectives and meet required deadlines.

Working Hours and Pay

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-ratio. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Legal and Compliance

• To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country, granted by the UK Visa and Imigrations Service.
• Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", the appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• The Disclosure Scotland Changes can be reviewed for more details.

Accommodation

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.