Receptionist

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.

Receptionist

Band 2 - £21,814 to £23,820 pro rata

Plus £1,201 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

 Permanent Post

 22.5hrs 

Applications are invited for the post of Receptionist within the Western Isles Hospital front of house reception team who provide a 24 hour 7 days a week service for NHS Western Isles. This is a key post where you will be part of the reception team.  You will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern providing and effective, efficient and confidential service, which contributes to a positive experience for patients, visitors and staff to the hospital.  

We currently have a vacancy for enthusiastic applicants with good IT skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, accurate key board skills, someone who works well as part of a team, with a flexible approach and the ability to work in a busy and challenging area.   

Training for the position will be provided in-house. This post is subject to Disclosure Scotland checks. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For further information and an informal discussion of the post please contact Margaret MacDonald, Patient Services Supervisor, Patient Services Department, Western Isles Hospital Tel: (01851) 704704

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a description

Closing Date 22nd March 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

· Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.

· Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service

· Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contr​ibutions

· Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.

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