Administration Assistant

Job Title: Hospital at Home AdministratorLocation: InvernessJob Type: Full-TimeA rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Administrator to be part of the new Hospital at Home team in Inverness. Our Hospital at Home program is designed to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care, reducing the need for hospital admissions and enhancing patient outcomes.This service will provide acute, hospital-level care to people in their homes conditions that would otherwise require acute hospital inpatient care. The delivery of Hospital at Home will enable better person-centred care experience which avoids the risks of healthcare acquired infection, and/or long stays in hospital. Local delivery of a Hospital at Home service fits with the Scottish Government drive to enhance community services and prevent hospital admissions. Funding has been secured specifically to create this service for Inverness.The B3 administrator will support this small team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, staff nurses and the medical consultant Senior Decision Maker. You will work as part of the Integrated Team being supported by AHP, Social Work and Care at Home colleagues. This Team forms part of the Intermediate Care options that are available to people in Inverness.Job Description: We are seeking an experienced administrator to support the new Hospital at Home Team in Inverness. You must have elevated levels of organisation, planning, decision making, problem solving and people management skills. The person should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Qualification, Knowledge And SkillsHNC/D level business qualification or equivalent experienceMinimum of 3 years administration experience Wide range of experience, particularly with NHSH Health and or social Care systemsConfident in Excel and WordAbility to assist with data collectionExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Compassionate, patient-focused approach.Ability to work as part of a small teamAbility to organise and prioritise own workloadPlease be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visaor a Heath and Care Worker Visa.NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).Department ContactJanet Alexander, ITM, Tel: 07970 654558orJames Merriman, District Manager Inverness,Job reference: 233072Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 3rd December 2025NHS 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 CandidatesYou 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 purposesPosts close at midnight on the indicated dateFor help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accuratelyPlease check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updatesPlease contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issuesWe recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using JobtrainOnce you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendmentsSome 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 HighlandNHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .