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Administration Assistant

NHS Highland
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Location
Salary
£25,694 - £27,900
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
22 Feb 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
06 Feb 2026

We are looking for an administrative assistant to join our friendly Care Home Team. The post holder will play an important role in providing comprehensive administration support to the team. Candidates will require to have strong IT and communication skills, have attention to detail and an ability to juggle priorities in a busy working environment. Experience in office administration is essential for this role.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, quick to learn and has strong communication skills. Expertise with NHS systems is a plus, however not essential, as training will be provided.

Informal enquiries to Jill Macdonald - Jill.macdonald@nhs.scot / Tel: 01847 892314

Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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.

We are looking for an administrative assistant to join our friendly Care Home Team. The post holder will play an important role in providing comprehensive administration support to the team. Candidates will require to have strong IT and communication skills, have attention to detail and an ability to juggle priorities in a busy working environment. Experience in office administration is essential for this role.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, quick to learn and has strong communication skills. Expertise with NHS systems is a plus, however not essential, as training will be provided.

Informal enquiries to Jill Macdonald - Jill.macdonald@nhs.scot / Tel: 01847 892314

Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork