Job description

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.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.

A vacancy has arisen for a part-time permanent Band 3 office administrator.The successful candidate will join a team of orthoptic clinical staff providing a pre-school orthoptic screening programme mainly within nursery settings across Lothian and provide some administrative support for the orthoptic manager to support running of the service for staff and patients. Your role will include phone contact with nurseries ahead of vision screening visits and linking closely with the Orthoptic and Child Health admin staff.

Previous experience of working in an office setting in the NHS would be advantageous. You should demonstrate skills in engaging with people and have good verbal and written communication skills

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Vicky Laidlaw on 0131-536-3765 or email [email protected]. Please note that there is flexibility on working pattern.