Occupational Therapy Administrative Assistant/ Support Worker

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.

Occupational Therapy Administrative Assistant

Band 3 £23,914 - £25,808 pro rata

Plus £1201 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

15 Hours per week

Permanent Post

An opportunity has arisen for a well-organised Administrative Assistant/ Support Worker to provide first line contact for the Occupational Therapy Service and general administrative support. This will include supporting Occupational Therapists with patients care and contact with carers, members of the public and professionals across a variety of agencies.

The post is shared with a colleague who provides cover on Monday to Wednesday and good communication between the two post holders will be essential.

We are looking for someone with good verbal and written communication skills and competent typing and administrative skills. A working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database is essential as well as experience of working in a health or social care environment.

The post holder will work across a variety of sites within Stornoway. Driving license is essential

For informal discussion or further information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Sonja Smit, Occupational Therapy Services Manager on telephone 01851 822847.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description

Any further queries please contact 01851 762027

Closing Date 21st March 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

• Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
• Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
• Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.