Public Health Team Secretary

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

THIS POST IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WHO CURRENTLY WORK WITHIN NHS SCOTLAND.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Public Health Team Secretary based at Aston House, Ailsa Hospital. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

What You Will Do

An opportunity has arisen to join our Public Health Department as a Band 3 Administrative Support Assistant. This role will support the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus team and will provide high quality comprehensive administrative services to ensure the effective and efficient running of the team. You may also be asked to support other teams if required.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

We are looking for a reliable, conscientious, self-motivated individual with secretarial and administrative experience along with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Internal applicants should have good communication & organisational skills experience.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is required and experience in diary management, arranging meetings, taking action notes/ minutes, distribution of papers etc would be advantageous

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

37 hours per week.

A hybrid model of working will be supported. Base to be agreed on discussion but there will be cross site working between Ailsa, Crosshouse and Ayrshire Central.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

For informal enquires please contact Joanne Beck, Health Improvement Practitioner, via email [email protected]

Additional Information For Overseas Candidates

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. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

Additional Information For All Candidates

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.

• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
  
  

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.