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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.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
To provide a high quality professional reception and administrative service to patients, doctors, staff, colleagues, health service professionals and others. To act as the first point of contact for patients contacting the Practice and to portray the Practice in the highest possible professional basis. This post is for 37.5 hours per week.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact jacqueline.x.henderson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or 0131 667 2929.
- Band 2
- 37.5 Hours – DAYS/HOURS WORKED TO BE ARRANGED
- Permanent
- Braefoot Medical Practice, 4 Nether Liberton Lane, Edinburgh, EH16 5TY
- Must be prepared to work shifts within the practice opening hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm and cover extended hours surgery 6:00pm-6.30pm if required
- Excellent communication, organisational, administration and IT skills and be able to work as part of a team, Able to demonstrate care, compassion and empathy towards patients.
- Conscientious, flexible and a sense of humor. You will be expected to deal with the general public face to face and sometimes challenging situations. You must have a talent for multi-tasking, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment.
- Previous experience as a medical receptionist preferred, but not essential if you possess the relevant skills and have a real interest in healthcare
- The team is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to develop as part of the Medical Reception Team.