Information Assistant
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Information Assistant (Ref: 239986)
Fixed Term contract for 1 year
Part Time 18.5 hours per week
Band 3 Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)
This post will provide support to the Information Services team by assisting with internal enquiries, updating clinical system records, patient records, maintaining system access rights and providing cross team support within the Public Health directorate. System records are collected across all areas of secondary care and contribute to the submission of statutory government reports and information requests.
This contract is for a fixed-term of one year initially. This contract is fixed-term for one year from appointment to allow for ongoing workforce planning and review of establishment within the directorate. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dougie Shearer on 01595 743258
Closing date: 15/03/2026
Interview date: 26/03/2026
Fixed Term contract for 1 year
Part Time 18.5 hours per week
Band 3 Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)
This post will provide support to the Information Services team by assisting with internal enquiries, updating clinical system records, patient records, maintaining system access rights and providing cross team support within the Public Health directorate. System records are collected across all areas of secondary care and contribute to the submission of statutory government reports and information requests.
This contract is for a fixed-term of one year initially. This contract is fixed-term for one year from appointment to allow for ongoing workforce planning and review of establishment within the directorate. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dougie Shearer on 01595 743258
Closing date: 15/03/2026
Interview date: 26/03/2026
- This post has been provisionally banded under Agenda for Change and is subject to review
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.