Personal Assistant​/Administrative Supervisor

Overview

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

We are looking for a skilled individual with excellent communication, administrative, supervisory and secretarial skills. To meet the requirements of this rewarding post you should have experience of NHS organisational processes and structures and the ability to cope with the pace of a demanding role. You should demonstrate a professional manner, tact and diplomacy.

The successful candidate will provide a Personal Assistant service to a member of the Specialist Surgery Management Team. You will also undertake staff supervision and workload management for a group of administrative staff.

The role of the Personal Assistant will include the management of email and diaries, acting as a key point of contact, minute taking, setting up and managing office procedures, specific project work and data management amongst other duties.

The Administrative Supervisor role will include recruitment, retention and discipline of staff and management of workloads.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to:
Jessica Leahy, Admin Services Manager, Ext 55891 or jessica.leahyt

Hours of work are: 37 per week, Monday to Friday.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.

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