Administration Support Officer (Wards)

WARD RECEPTIONIST

21.7 hours per week, Part time, Fixed Term

Monday 0800-1600, Tuesday 0900-1600 and Friday 0800-1512 with possible requirement to cover various shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

BAND 3

Applications are invited from individuals with relevant administration experience to provide an efficient inpatient reception service for Ward 4B within the Acute Services Unit in Raigmore Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking receptionist to join our team

Candidates must have excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone, a clear and pleasant telephone manner, be able to work under pressure within a fast paced environment and be computer literate. Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to deal with competing demands as well as having the ability to work as a team player or individually as required are essential skills for this post.

For any informal enquiries please contact: Jennifer Munro, [phone removed] or [email removed]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date

• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
• Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
• Jobtrain accessibility statement:
  https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

• Some posts are internal only
• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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