Reception/Administrative/Secretarial Support/Dispenser

Job details

• Job reference: 255058
• Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
• Job closing date: 08/09/2026
• Job Type: Administrative Services
• Location: Benbecula Medical Practice
• Employment type: Fixed-term
• Hours Per Week: 30
• Job posted date: 25/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
• Department: Primary Care

Reception/Administration and Secretarial Support/Dispenser

Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata/per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata/per annum

30 hours per week

Fixed term until August 2027

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to work in a multi skilled environment, supporting the patients and the clinical teams working at Benbecula Medical Practice/Daliburgh Branch Surgery

Applicants should be good communicators, be experienced in working in a busy team, be able to multi-task and have a clear understanding of confidentiality. IT skills are essential for this post. In house training will be provided for Practice IT systems.

This role will provide bank cover within our new 2c Benbecula Medical Practice. This role presents a great opportunity to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective reception service, administrative/secretarial support and dispensing service within Benbecula Medical Practice.

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For further information, contact, Sheena Mackinnon, Practice Manager on 01870 602215 sheena.mackinnon@nhs.scot or Michelle Taylor Family Health Services Manager on 01851 708005, michelle.taylor44@nhs.scot

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 08/09/2026

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