Job Advert
Practice Receptionist - Scalloway Health Centre (160761)
Substantive
Part Time 17.5 hours per week
Band 3 – Salary Range £25,468 – £27,486
Distant Island Allowance of £2,256 per annum (pro rata)
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 part-time Receptionist in the Scalloway Health Centre. The Scalloway Practice is a salaried General Practice, providing medical services to a population of approximately 3,700 patients.
In this busy and demanding post, you will find no two days the same – the Reception staff have a key role in answering queries from members of the public as well as typing letters and referrals. Previous experience of working in a GP Practice would be an advantage but training on the job will be given. The expected working pattern will be Monday 9-2pm, Wednesday 9-2pm and Friday 9-5.30pm.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Watt on 01595 743209 or Joan Hughson (Scalloway Practice Manager) on 01595 880219.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17 September 2023
Interviews will be held w/c 2 October 2023
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.