What are the responsibilities and job description for the LW244546 PA and Senior Administrator position at NHS Scotland?
Are you a proactive and motivated professional looking for a rewarding role? We are offering an exciting secondment/fixed term (11 months) opportunity to join the Medical and Nursing Business Support Unit at NHS Grampian, working full time (36 hours per week) in a Band 5 position.
In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality systems development, management and implementation, committee and meeting administration and secretarial services. You will work closely with senior staff responsible for the governance and strategic oversight of services across NHS Grampian.
We are seeking someone with the ability to exercise discretion, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and professionalism. You should have experience of dealing with competing demands and managing issues that impact on business matters.
The post holder will work as part of the Medical and Nursing Business Support Unit and provide cross cover during periods of leave.
This is a varied, interesting and demanding post which will offer considerable job satisfaction to the right person.
Informal enquiries to; Lyndsay Cassie - lyndsay.cassie@nhs.scot
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 14th May 2026
As this post could be offered as a secondment, if you are a current NHS Grampian employee please ensure you seek permission from your current line manager to agree to the secondment in principle prior to submitting your application.
This post may close early due to the volume of applicants
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality systems development, management and implementation, committee and meeting administration and secretarial services. You will work closely with senior staff responsible for the governance and strategic oversight of services across NHS Grampian.
We are seeking someone with the ability to exercise discretion, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and professionalism. You should have experience of dealing with competing demands and managing issues that impact on business matters.
The post holder will work as part of the Medical and Nursing Business Support Unit and provide cross cover during periods of leave.
This is a varied, interesting and demanding post which will offer considerable job satisfaction to the right person.
Informal enquiries to; Lyndsay Cassie - lyndsay.cassie@nhs.scot
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 14th May 2026
As this post could be offered as a secondment, if you are a current NHS Grampian employee please ensure you seek permission from your current line manager to agree to the secondment in principle prior to submitting your application.
This post may close early due to the volume of applicants
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
- Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.