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Practice Receptionist

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Location
Lerwick, Scotland
Salary
£26,869 - £28,998
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
10 Nov 2024
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Posted Date
24 Oct 2024
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Practice Receptionist, Levenwick Health Centre (Ref: 199056)

Substantive Post 30 hours per week with an additional 7 hours on a fixed term basis

Band 3, Salary Range £26,869 - £28,998 per annum (pro rata) plus

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata)

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 part-time Receptionist in the Levenwick GP Practice. The Levenwick Practice is a salaried General Practice, providing medical services to a population of approximately 2,700 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.

The fixed-term part of the contract will be until 31st September 2025. The fixed-term contract is subject to funding.

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 Kyle Malcolmson on 01950461222.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 10th November 2024

Interviews will be held w/c 25th November 2024

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

Please note that this post falls below the current minimum salary threshold, therefore we will not be possible to sponsor candidates for the Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa route. Further information can be found here.  Please ensure that you have checked that you have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship prior to submitting any applications.

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