The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 041149
Salary: Band 2 (£18,600- £20,606)
Job closing date: 21/01/2021
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Tain Health Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 07/01/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Reception

Job Advert

A receptionist is required  to welcome patients and the public to the community wing at Tain Health Centre. The receptionist will provide a service whereby they will book patients in for their appointments, answer phone calls, deal with any queries, distribute mail, manage the room booking system and report any faults in the buildings communal areas.


The receptionist is required to manage the patient appointments lists of clinicians such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, and mental health professionals who hold clinics in the community corridor each week  as well as the appointment lists for the community nurses  and midwives who are based in the health centre.

We are looking for a motivated, friendly person who will enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment. Ideally you will have a good general education, an excellent telephone manner with well developed interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work using your own initiative and prioritise workload is essential. Computer literacy and attention to detail are essential.


This post is 37.5hpw and Job Share is considered. The working hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 0830 - 1700. Thursday 0800 - 1700 Friday 0800 – 1300




Informal enquiries to:  Julia Mackay, Business Support Manager 07812 488800. julia.mackay2@nhs.net





PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train.  We suggest you use Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge"

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

For help to complete an application on Job Train please click here.

Take a look around the company https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/