Occupational Health and Safety PA
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing efficient and effective PA support to the Occupational Health & Safety Service within NHS Borders. Key duties include diary management for the Head of Occupational Health and Head of Health & Safety, supporting departmental systems and training, and contributing to smooth administration. The post-holder will also liaise with wider NHS and non-NHS organisations. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,537 – £34,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258504
Salary:
Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date:
16/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
02/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Occupational Health & Safety
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OUR VALUES IN ACTION
• Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
Do you want to join a team where you can make a difference?
NHS Borders Occupational Health & Safety provide services to NHS Borders employees and external clients.
The post-holder’s responsibilities will be to provide an efficient and effective PA support service to the Occupational Health & Safety Service. Responsibilities include PA duties/diary management to the Head of Occupational Health and Head of Health & Safety, supporting systems, training and contributing to the smooth administration of the department. Linking with the wider NHS organisation and non NHS organisations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Prioritising workload and working to tight timescales, balancing conflicting demands to maintain efficiency throughout the team are key skills.
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