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Job reference: 164405
Salary: Band 2 (£23,362 - £25,368)
Job closing date: 13/10/2023
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Clach Mhile Surgery
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: various
Job posted date: 20/09/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
Department: Primary Care

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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.

Barra Medical Practice, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD


Reception/Administration and Secretarial Support/Dispenser

Band 2 : £23,362 - £25,368 per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,279 per annum

Part time/Full Time hours available

Permanent Post

The Isles of Barra and Vatersay are equally renowned for their shimmering beaches and turquoise waters as they are for their warm welcome and strong sense of identity and community. And it is in this unique, safe and idyllic location that a rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to join our team.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to work in a multi skilled environment, supporting the patients and the clinical teams working in Barra Healthcare Services.

This role will provide cover within our new 2c Barra Medical Practice.  This role presents a great opportunity to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective reception service, administrative and secretarial support function and dispensing service within Barra Medical Practice.


The Isles of Barra and Vatersay within the Outer Hebrides have a vibrant community of approximately 1300 people. The Isles are a special place, offering enviable scenery and good leisure facilities; but also particularly popular with families looking to relocate to a safe place to raise their children, with excellent schools, low crime rates, and affordable housing. 

NHS Western Isles is legally obliged to ensure all its employees have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

The successful applicant will be required register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.

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

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba  https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/

For further information, contact Ms Ann Marie Macmillan, Practice Manager on 01871 810282 annmarie.macmillan@nhs.scot  or Mrs Michelle Taylor Family Health Services Manager on 01851 708005, michelle.taylor44@nhs.scot

Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.


Closing Date 13th October 2023

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