NHS Orkney
Personal Assistant - Dental
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About NHS Orkney
As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.
Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high-quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.
We are guided by our core values that shape everything we do: Open and honest, Respect and Kindness—from how we care for our patients to how we support each other as colleagues.
About Orkney
With over 70 islands (20 of them inhabited), Orkney offers a unique blend of:
- Natural beauty
- Close-knit community
- Adventure
- Dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife
- Rich cultural traditions
- Active lifestyles
A place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s fulfilling and inspiring.
The Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Primary Care Department for a Personal Assistant to join the Public Dental Services team.
Responsibilities:
The post holder will:
- Provide a high-level personal assistant support to the Director of Dentistry
- Offer comprehensive administrative support to the Public Dental Service
- Ensure the delivery of an effective, efficient, and quality service at all times
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The Candidate
Requirements:
You will require one of the following qualifications or experience:
- Recognised qualification in:
- HNC Business Administration
- SVQ Level 3 in Administration
- Significant equivalent experience in an alternative context
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Conversant with office procedures and efficiently handling diverse workloads
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
Location, Working Pattern & Contract Duration
Key Details:
- Location: Based at The Balfour
- Hours: Part-time (~27 hours per week)
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term (for 12 months) due to the substantive postholder’s return from maternity leave
- Residency Requirement: Must live and reside in the UK throughout employment with NHS Orkney
Salary & Benefits
Compensation
- Salary: Band 4 position
- Distant Islands Allowance: £1,719 pro rata per annum (applicable to those residing on Orkney)
- Note: NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Benefits Include:
- Attractive pension scheme
- Work-life balance policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts to local and national retailers
Further Information
If you share our vision and are prepared to join Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your career with us starts here!
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- Reasonable adjustments for recruitment can be requested. Contact Recruitment for additional requests.
Prior to Application:
- Visit our Candidate Application Pack for guidance and recruitment process details.
Contact:
For queries on this post, please reach out to:
- David Firth (Intelligence Analyst)
- Email:
- Tel: 01856 888000, ext. 6042
Note: This post requires a Disclosure Scotland check.
Equality & Diversity:
NHS Orkney actively promotes equality and encourages applications from groups currently underrepresented within our workforce. We proudly participate in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee interviews to all disabled candidates meeting the minimum essential criteria.
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Note: This advert may close earlier than expected if sufficient applications are received.
Interview Date: [Wednesday 29 July 2026]
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