Job details
- Job reference: 261368
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 01/11/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
- Employment type: Staff Bank
- Hours Per Week: Bank
- Job posted date: 14/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
- Department: Medical Records
BANK OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Receptionist – Gilbert Bain Hospital (Ref: 261368)
Various Bank Hours
Band 3* - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
Are you organised, approachable and ready to support frontline healthcare delivery? Join our reception team at the Gilbert Bain Hospital and become a key contact for patients, staff and visitors.
The Gilbert Bain Hospital Reception serves as the first place of contact for visitors and patients but is also a vital service centre, providing essential support to the hospital and wider community teams. The department plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely responses, effective communication, and the coordination of resources.
Previous reception/secretarial experience and skills are desirable, however in house training will be provided.
*You will initially be appointed at Band 2 level (Salary range £26,696-28,988 per annum pro-rata) rising to Band 3 once successful completion of competencies.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here
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 the Reception Supervisor. email: rosalin.kerr@nhs.scot
Closing date: 01/11/2026
Interview date: TBC
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
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This advert is for Receptionist - Gilbert Bain Hospital with NHS Shetland in Lerwick, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 3 Receptionist role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Staff Bank. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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