146713 Adminstrative Assistant/Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
25.5 hours per week salary will be pro rata.
**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.
The Therapy Services Department requires an Administration Assistant/Receptionist working 25.5 hours per week over 4 days
The post holder will provide a quality, comprehensive administrative and reception service to RIE based AHP Staff including Outpatient Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy and Dietetics.
The Administrative & Clerical Service sits within the Therapy & Rehabilitation Directorate/ Acute services in University Hospital Services. Key responsibilities of the service are: - Provision of Therapy care to a diverse range of clinical conditions, e.g. Orthopaedics, Stroke, Cardiology, Neurosciences, Critical Care / Surgery, Acute Medicine, Cardiothoracic, Respiratory, Dietetics and Speech & Language Therapy.
Informal contacts
Steven Addie (Business Manager) 0131 242 1979
Steven.Addie@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Dominique McIntosh (Business Support Manager) 0131 242 1657
Dominique.mcintosh@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
PLEASE NOTE: This advert could potentially close once sufficient applications are received.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 146713 Adminstrative Assistant/Receptionist roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,362 - £25,368 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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