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Clerical Assistant


Location
Inverness, Scotland
Salary
£29,103 - £31,409
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
29 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14 Jul 2026
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Job details

  • Job reference: 253855
  • Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
  • Job closing date: 29/07/2026
  • Job Type: Administrative Services
  • Location: Assynt House
  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Hours Per Week: 18
  • Job posted date: 14/07/2026
  • Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
  • Department: Administration

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.

The Collaborative Care Home Team provides support to Care Homes, and we are looking for a flexible, committed, and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated service.

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative support. This role is essential in ensuring a confidential, efficient, and effective service.

About the Role

In this busy and rewarding post, you will play a key part in the smooth running of the service. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing accurate administrative support
  • Managing communication with staff, and external professionals
  • Supporting day‑to‑day coordination and ensuring information is handled confidentially.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Motivated, approachable, and confident working in a busy environment
  • Able to use their own initiative and manage competing priorities
  • Skilled in communication, with an excellent telephone manner
  • Detail‑focused, organised, and computer literate
  • Educated to a good general standard
  • Flexible working options are available, with hours Monday to Friday and a blend of office‑based and home working.Informal enquiries to: Karen Thurgo; tel:07483309338 ; email: karen.thurgo@nhs.scot

Flexible working options are available, with hours Monday to Friday and a blend of office‑based and home working.Informal enquiries to: Karen Thurgo; tel:07483309338 ; email: karen.thurgo@nhs.scot

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