Job details
- Job reference: 257580
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 09/09/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Belford Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 24/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Medical Records
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and organised Personal Assistant/Administrator to join the team at Belford Hospital, Fort William. Working closely with the Rural General Hospital Manager and wider management team, you will provide high-quality administrative support to help ensure the smooth and effective running of services within the hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties including diary management, arranging meetings, preparing correspondence and reports, organising agendas and taking minutes, maintaining accurate records and providing professional, confidential support within a busy hospital environment.
You will also support workforce administration including maintaining Consultant staffing records, updating SSTS with shift and leave arrangements, processing study leave applications, supporting recruitment processes and assisting with financial administration.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisation and communication skills, a good working knowledge of Mircrosoft Office application and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering a high-quality service.
Essential requirements
- Educated to SVQ level 3 in business administration (or equivalent qualification), or equivalent administrative experience.
- Good standard of general education including English and Maths
- Previous experience working in an administrative, secretarial or office support role.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
Informal enquiries to: Klara Campbell, Admin & Medical Records Manager, tel: 01397 702481 or email: klara.campbell@nhs.scot or Niall Lloyd, Senior Operations Manager, email: niall.lloyd@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 Personal Assistant/Administrator with NHS Highland in Belford Hospital, GB. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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