Job details
- Job reference: 260089
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 04/10/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Raigmore Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 14.4
- Job posted date: 17/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Child Health Screening
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting child health services? We’re looking for a dedicated Child Health Screening Assistant to join our dynamic team within the Inner Moray Firth Operational Unit at NHS Highland.
In this vital role, you’ll help deliver population-wide child health screening and immunisation programmes across NHS Highland, contributing to the well-being of over 40,000 children. Working closely with GPs, Health Visitors,
School Nurses, Vaccination and Health Protection Teams, supporting the accurate administration and quality delivery of our Child Health System.
What You’ll Do:
Maintain and update child health records and systems, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
Coordinate with health professionals and education authorities to ensure all children are included in screening programmes.
Assist in the roll-out of new national and local screening initiatives. Generate reports to support business delivery.
Provide confidential and responsive support to professionals and the public.
What You’ll Bring:
A good standard of education (e.g., NVQ level or equivalent) and at least two years’ admin or office experience.
Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word.
Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads and meet tight deadlines.
A team-player mindset with a professional, friendly approach.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and experienced team working on high-impact health programmes.
Contribute to a service that directly supports the health and development of children across the Highlands.
Ongoing training and professional development, including specialist IT systems.
Informal enquires are welcome and should be directed to: stuart.mcritchie@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.
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This advert is for Child Health Screening Assistant with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 3 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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