Job reference: 226676
Salary: Please see advert
Job closing date: 23/09/2025
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Skerryvore Practice
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 37
Job posted date: 10/09/2025
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Orkney
Department: Skerryvore

Job Advert

Skerryvore Practice


MEDICAL SECRETARY

Full Time Temporary Position (37 hours)
12 Month Maternity Cover


Salary (includes Distant Islands Allowance)

£28,523 - £30,652
Hourly Rate £14.78 - £15.89


We are looking for a full time enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our friendly and professional team at Skerryvore Practice, based within The Balfour healthcare facility.
We are also happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part time hours.


As Medical Secretary, you will play a key role in delivering high quality reception and administrative support, acting as one of the first points of contact for our patients.
This is a busy and varied role requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail,
and a strong sense of confidentiality.


Applicants must be able to work both independently and as part of our mutually supportive team.


Personal development is a high priority for all our members of staff, therefore appropriate initial and ongoing training will be provided.


An application pack can be obtained by emailing ork.skerryvorepractice@nhs.scot,

by contacting the Practice on (01856) 888 240, or by downloading from our website: www.skerryvorepractice.co.uk


Applications should be returned by 5pm on Tuesday 23rd September

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th September


This post is subject to Disclosure Scotland Clearance


Please return completed forms to:

Lanna Conlon, Practice Manager,

Skerryvore Practice, The Balfour, Foreland Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NZ

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