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. Personal Assistant to Director of Public Health Band 4 £29,116 - £31,670 per annum Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum 37 Hours per Week Permanent Post An exciting opportunity has arisen with NHS Western Isles, to join the Public Health Directorate as the Personal Assistant to the Director of Public Health. You will join an established and experienced administration team, and support the Director of Public Health and the wider Public Health Directorate by undertaking a wide variety of administrative duties. You will bring a positive outlook and be responsible for arranging meetings and appointments, taking minutes, managing correspondence, handling enquiries, coordinating leave requests, and assisting the Director of Public Health on a daily basis. The post is based at the Western Isles Health Board Office in Stornoway, although occasional travel to other sites may be required. Known as Scotland’s Atlantic Islands, the Western Isles are steeped in history and culture, with stunning landscapes, spectacular coastlines, a strong sense of community and identity, and renowned Hebridean hospitality. For those with young families, the Western Isles also offer a safe place to live, a high-quality education system, with low levels of crime. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Please note the organisation chart presented is indicative and may be subject to change. Informal enquiries and discussions with potential applicants are encouraged. Please contact Colum Durkan at colum.durkannhs.scot to arrange a time. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses or Sponsorship. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027. Closing Date 27th January 2025