Ward Assistant
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- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Ward Assistant to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 Team at Ninewells Hospital. The role involves carrying out general clerical, administrative, and housekeeping/infection control duties. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, prioritise workload, and possess good interpersonal and computer skills. Training will be provided, but knowledge of hospital processes is beneficial.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259537
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
25/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Ninewells Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
11/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Job Advert
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.
An exciting opportunity for the post of Ward Assistant has arisen for a motivated individual who is keen to develop their skills and join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Admission Ward 17 Team.
You will work as part of the team carrying out general, clerical, administrative and housekeeping/infection control duties. You must be able to work independently, prioritising workload in an environment that is constantly changing.
The post holder should have good interpersonal skills with a good telephone manner and be computer literate. Keyboard skills are essential. Knowledge of the working practices of hospital processes within a Medical Records or a cl
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