# Infection Prevention & Control Administrator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Western Isles. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-administrator/24618fe7-49b3-4604-96e1-49dad170e53c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/infection-prevention-and-control-administrator/24618fe7-49b3-4604-96e1-49dad170e53c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Western Isles - **Town:** Stornoway - **Region:** North of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £29,103 - £31,409 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T14:56:33.779Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=264551 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=264551 - **Employer website:** https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 254142 - Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409) - Job closing date: 04/08/2026 - Job Type: Administrative Services - Location: Western Isles Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 21/07/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles - Department: Infection Prevention & Control 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. 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. ### Infection Prevention and Control AdministratorBand 3 - £29,103 to £31,409 pro rataPlus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rataPermanent Post36 hours per week An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Administrator to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT), NHS Western Isles.The main function of this role is to maintain a comprehensive administrative service to the IPCT, ensuring the day-to-day running of the office is well-maintained and assisting the team with any issues that arise. You will be computer literate, preferably educated to HNC level or with equivalent administrative experience. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages would also be an advantage. This is an excellent chance to gain insight, expertise, and skill in the varied and challenging world of Infection, Prevention and Control For further information regarding this post, please contact Janice Mackay, Head of Infection Prevention & Control on 01851 708399. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027. E-mail Correspondence - Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. - Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues .Closing date: 04/08/2026 ### Infection Prevention and Control AdministratorBand 3 - £29,103 to £31,409 pro rataPlus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rataPermanent Post36 hours per week An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Administrator to join the Infection Prevention and Control Team (IPCT), NHS Western Isles.The main function of this role is to maintain a comprehensive administrative service to the IPCT, ensuring the day-to-day running of the office is well-maintained and assisting the team with any issues that arise. You will be computer literate, preferably educated to HNC level or with equivalent administrative experience. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages would also be an advantage. This is an excellent chance to gain insight, expertise, and skill in the varied and challenging world of Infection, Prevention and Control For further information regarding this post, please contact Janice Mackay, Head of Infection Prevention & Control on 01851 708399. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027. E-mail Correspondence - Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. - Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues .Closing date: 04/08/2026 ## Documents - [job description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1175775&JobId=264551) - [Working in the Western Isles 2026 (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1175681&JobId=264551) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.