Job reference: 219010
Salary: Band 3 (£28,011 - £30,230)
Job closing date: 20/07/2025
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Lerwick GP Practice
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Job posted date: 09/07/2025
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: General Practice/Primary Care

Job Advert

Practice Receptionist – Lerwick GP Practice

Substantive Post

1 x Full time (37 hours per week) (Ref: 219010)

Band 3, Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum plus (pro rata for part time posts)

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum


An opportunity has arisen for Practice Receptionists in the Lerwick GP Practice; there are two posts available. The Lerwick Practice is a salaried General Practice, providing medical services to a population of approximately 8,700 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.


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 Chris Maddison on 01595 693201.


Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th July 2025

Interviews will be held w/c 28th July 2025

*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

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