248461 (LF) Data Administrative Assistant

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.

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.

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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes, please visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro ratio.

To ensure efficient, accurate and up-to-date provision of clinical data with the support of the Rheumatology Directorate and staff so that the Biologics Team Rheumatic Diseases Unit (RDU) have meaningful information for patient care, clinical governance and service development.

To ensure that high standards data processing is maintained.

To provide excellent data processing support for the Biologics Team. This role will include data entry, supporting the surveillance of biologic therapy usage, following up on patient outcomes, scanning and verifying documents, filing, photocopying and supporting the general administration of the department.

For further information on the role and the skills/experience being sought, please contact Lynsey Higgins on or email .