CAMHS Medical Secretary — Proactive Admin in Orkney

NHS Scotland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service is seeking an organised and proactive individual for a full-time administrative support role in Orkney. The position involves managing day-to-day tasks, coordinating workloads, and providing high-quality secretarial support to a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a Higher National Certificate in business administration or equivalent experience, alongside strong organisational and minute-taking skills. The role is fixed-term for 12 months, with a salary in Band 4 with additional benefits for residing in Orkney.

Benefits

Higher salary compared to other UK regions

Distant Islands Allowance of £1,654 pro rata

Attractive pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts to local and national retailers

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing day-to-day administration.
• Ability to coordinate workloads effectively.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support.
• Ensure smooth service delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage daily administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Minute-taking

Numeracy

Proficiency in email

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Database maintenance

Education

Higher National Certificate in Business Administration

Job description

A national health service is seeking an organised and proactive individual for a full-time administrative support role in Orkney. The position involves managing day-to-day tasks, coordinating workloads, and providing high-quality secretarial support to a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a Higher National Certificate in business administration or equivalent experience, alongside strong organisational and minute-taking skills. The role is fixed-term for 12 months, with a salary in Band 4 with additional benefits for residing in Orkney.