NHS Orkney provides healthcare services to the Orkney Islands, focusing on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Their mission is to ensure the health and well-being of island residents through integrated and accessible services, promoting health equity and addressing local needs effectively. The purpose is to support and enhance the health of the community by offering comprehensive medical care and fostering collaborative partnerships within the healthcare system.

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NHS Orkney

You should have strong communication skills, office experience, flexibility, confidentiality, and a qualification in business administration or relevant experience. Training opportunities available.

You will support the Executive Director, manage priorities, coordinate tasks, promote a positive image, and adapt to varied daily activities while ensuring efficient operations and teamwork.

People, HR & Administration

Healthcare

Dundee

Edinburgh

Inverness

Glasgow

About The Organisation As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents. Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands. About Orkney Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other. The Post The main objectives for this post are to support the Executive Director and provide additional support to executive team members, as directed, to ensure that organisational goals and objectives are accomplished and that operations run efficiently. It is essential to have excellent organisational skills along with the ability to promote and present a positive image of NHS Orkney Board and its services. Plan and orchestrate work to ensure that Executive Director priorities are met, organisational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld. The post has varied daily activities, meaning no day is the same, flexibility and team working are key to this role. The Candidate The ideal candidate will provide a high level of executive support and be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention for details. This person should have experience working in an office environment and performing administrative duties as required. Given the dynamic nature of the executive landscape, we rely on executive assistants to be flexible and consistent while maintaining the confidentiality of high-level systems and operations. Candidates should hold a recognised qualification in business administration or relevant experience, NHS Orkney also offers additional training opportunities, we have previously supported an Executive Assistant through a graduate apprenticeship programme. Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration: This post will be based at The Balfour The successful candidate will work: 37 hours per week This post is on a Permanent Basis It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney. Benefits And Salary Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland? Further Information If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here! To find out more about this opportunity please contact Miranda Gardiner (Executive Assistant Team Lead) on Miranda.gardiner@nhs.scot or 01856 888197. Interview Date: Week beginning 26th May 2025 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

About The OrganisationAs Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.About OrkneyOrkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.The PostThe main objectives for this post are to support the Executive Director and provide additional support to executive team members, as directed, to ensure that organisational goals and objectives are accomplished and that operations run efficiently. It is essential to have excellent organisational skills along with the ability to promote and present a positive image of NHS Orkney Board and its services. Plan and orchestrate work to ensure that Executive Director priorities are met, organisational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld. The post has varied daily activities, meaning no day is the same, flexibility and team working are key to this role.The CandidateThe ideal candidate will provide a high level of executive support and be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention for details. This person should have experience working in an office environment and performing administrative duties as required. Given the dynamic nature of the executive landscape, we rely on executive assistants to be flexible and consistent while maintaining the confidentiality of high-level systems and operations.Candidates should hold a recognised qualification in business administration or relevant experience, NHS Orkney also offers additional training opportunities, we have previously supported an Executive Assistant through a graduate apprenticeship programme.Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:This post will be based at The BalfourThe successful candidate will work: 37 hours per weekThis post is on a Permanent BasisIt is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.Benefits And SalaryDid you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?Further InformationIf you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!To find out more about this opportunity please contact Miranda Gardiner (Executive Assistant Team Lead) on Miranda.gardiner@nhs.scot or 01856 888197.Interview Date: Week beginning 26th May 2025To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Executive Assistant - NHS Orkney

&lt;strong&gt;About The Organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Orkney&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Post&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The main objectives for this post are to support the Executive Director and provide additional support to executive team members, as directed, to ensure that organisational goals and objectives are accomplished and that operations run efficiently. It is essential to have excellent organisational skills along with the ability to promote and present a positive image of NHS Orkney Board and its services. Plan and orchestrate work to ensure that Executive Director priorities are met, organisational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld. The post has varied daily activities, meaning no day is the same, flexibility and team working are key to this role.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Candidate&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The ideal candidate will provide a high level of executive support and be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention for details. This person should have experience working in an office environment and performing administrative duties as required. Given the dynamic nature of the executive landscape, we rely on executive assistants to be flexible and consistent while maintaining the confidentiality of high-level systems and operations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Candidates should hold a recognised qualification in business administration or relevant experience, NHS Orkney also offers additional training opportunities, we have previously supported an Executive Assistant through a graduate apprenticeship programme.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This post will be based at &lt;strong&gt;The Balfour&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The successful candidate will work: &lt;strong&gt;37 hours per week&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This post is on a &lt;strong&gt;Permanent &lt;/strong&gt;Basis&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits And Salary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Further Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To find out more about this opportunity please contact Miranda Gardiner (Executive Assistant Team Lead) on Miranda.gardiner@nhs.scot or 01856 888197.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interview Date: Week beginning 26th May 2025&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To apply please click the &lt;strong&gt;Apply Now &lt;/strong&gt;link below.

Executive Assistant

You must have SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, teamwork ability, and UK residency.

You will deliver person-centred care to children and young people, supporting the CAMHS team while promoting compassionate engagement with families and carers.

About The Organisation As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents. Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands. About Orkney Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other. The Post NHS Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) are recruiting a Community Health Care Support Worker to join the multidisciplinary team. The Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service provides a service to children and young people up to the age of 16 (18 if in secondary education), and their families, who present with a wide range of mental health problems, ranging from moderate through to severe and enduring. CAMHS functions using an integrated multidisciplinary approach. You will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient and person-centred care to children and young people, as delegated and directed by CAMHS Mental Health Nurses/Practitioners. The post holder will support Orkney CAMHS in the delivery of care to children and young people. The post holder will promote a culture of engagement with children and young people, families and carers, which includes as core principles and values an approach which is caring, compassionate, courteous, empathetic and respectful. The Candidate It is expected that the successful candidate will possess an SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or have equivalent experience. Candidates will also require good communications skills both written and verbal and have the ability to work as part of a team. Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration: This post will be based at Vaenta The successful candidate will work: Full Time 37 hours per week This post is on a Permanent Basis It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney. Benefits And Salary Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland? The salary for this post is on a Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

About The OrganisationAs Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.About OrkneyOrkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.The PostNHS Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) are recruiting a Community Health Care Support Worker to join the multidisciplinary team.The Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service provides a service to children and young people up to the age of 16 (18 if in secondary education), and their families, who present with a wide range of mental health problems, ranging from moderate through to severe and enduring. CAMHS functions using an integrated multidisciplinary approach.You will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient and person-centred care to children and young people, as delegated and directed by CAMHS Mental Health Nurses/Practitioners. The post holder will support Orkney CAMHS in the delivery of care to children and young people.The post holder will promote a culture of engagement with children and young people, families and carers, which includes as core principles and values an approach which is caring, compassionate, courteous, empathetic and respectful.The CandidateIt is expected that the successful candidate will possess an SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or have equivalent experience. Candidates will also require good communications skills both written and verbal and have the ability to work as part of a team.Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:This post will be based at VaentaThe successful candidate will work: Full Time 37 hours per weekThis post is on a Permanent BasisIt is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.Benefits And SalaryDid you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?The salary for this post is on a Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Worker - NHS Orkney

&lt;strong&gt;About The Organisation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Orkney&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Post&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;NHS Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) are recruiting a Community Health Care Support Worker to join the multidisciplinary team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Orkney Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service provides a service to children and young people up to the age of 16 (18 if in secondary education), and their families, who present with a wide range of mental health problems, ranging from moderate through to severe and enduring. CAMHS functions using an integrated multidisciplinary approach.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient and person-centred care to children and young people, as delegated and directed by CAMHS Mental Health Nurses/Practitioners. The post holder will support Orkney CAMHS in the delivery of care to children and young people.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will promote a culture of engagement with children and young people, families and carers, which includes as core principles and values an approach which is caring, compassionate, courteous, empathetic and respectful.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Candidate&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;It is expected that the successful candidate will possess an SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or have equivalent experience. Candidates will also require good communications skills both written and verbal and have the ability to work as part of a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This post will be based at &lt;strong&gt;Vaenta&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The successful candidate will work: &lt;strong&gt;Full Time&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;37 hours per week&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This post is on a &lt;strong&gt;Permanent&lt;/strong&gt; Basis&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits And Salary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The salary for this post is on a &lt;strong&gt;Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998&lt;/strong&gt; and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To apply please click the &lt;strong&gt;Apply Now &lt;/strong&gt;link below.

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