Information Assistant

Information Assistant ()

Part Time 18.5 hours per week

Fixed Term contract for 1 year

Band 3 Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)

This post will provide support to the Information Services team by assisting with internal enquiries, updating clinical system records, patient records, maintaining system access rights and providing cross‑team support within the Public Health directorate. System records are collected across all areas of secondary care and contribute to the submission of statutory government reports and information requests.

This contract is for a fixed‑term of one year initially to allow for ongoing workforce planning and review of establishment within the directorate. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

To work in the United Kingdom, a legal requirement is that an individual demonstrates relevant permission to work in the country, which is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dougie Shearer on

Closing date: 15/03/2026

Interview date: 26/03/2026

• This post has been provisionally banded under Agenda for Change and is subject to review.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e‑mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling .