You need good IT skills, strong communication, accurate typing, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to handle a busy environment. Must register with the PVG and pass Disclosure Scotland checks.

You will provide a 24/7 reception service, working shifts to ensure an efficient and confidential experience for patients, visitors, and staff at the hospital.

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Dunfermline

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.

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NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Receptionist Band 2 £24,647 - £26,763 (pro rata) Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata) 22.5 hours per week Permanent Post Applications are invited for the post of Receptionist within the Western Isles Hospital front of house reception team who provide a 24 hour 7 days a week service for NHS Western Isles. This is a key post where you will be part of the reception team. You will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern providing and effective, efficient and confidential service, which contributes to a positive experience for patients, visitors and staff to the hospital. We currently have a vacancy for enthusiastic applicants with good IT skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, accurate key board skills, someone who works well as part of a team, with a flexible approach and the ability to work in a busy and challenging area. For further information and an informal discussion of the post please contact Mary MacCuish, Patient Services Supervisor, Patient Services Department, Western Isles Hospital Tel: (01851) 704704 Training for the position will be provided in-house. This post is subject to Disclosure Scotland checks. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027. CLOSING DATE: 21/05/2025

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.ReceptionistBand 2 £24,647 - £26,763 (pro rata)Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata)22.5 hours per weekPermanent PostApplications are invited for the post of Receptionist within the Western Isles Hospital front of house reception team who provide a 24 hour 7 days a week service for NHS Western Isles. This is a key post where you will be part of the reception team. You will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern providing and effective, efficient and confidential service, which contributes to a positive experience for patients, visitors and staff to the hospital.We currently have a vacancy for enthusiastic applicants with good IT skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, accurate key board skills, someone who works well as part of a team, with a flexible approach and the ability to work in a busy and challenging area.For further information and an informal discussion of the post please contact Mary MacCuish, Patient Services Supervisor, Patient Services Department, Western Isles Hospital Tel: (01851) 704704Training for the position will be provided in-house. This post is subject to Disclosure Scotland checks. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.CLOSING DATE: 21/05/2025

Receptionist - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Receptionist&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Band 2 £24,647 - £26,763 (pro rata)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;22.5 hours per week&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Permanent Post&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Applications are invited for the post of Receptionist within the Western Isles Hospital front of house reception team who provide a 24 hour 7 days a week service for NHS Western Isles. This is a key post where you will be part of the reception team. You will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern providing and effective, efficient and confidential service, which contributes to a positive experience for patients, visitors and staff to the hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We currently have a vacancy for enthusiastic applicants with good IT skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, accurate key board skills, someone who works well as part of a team, with a flexible approach and the ability to work in a busy and challenging area.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further information and an informal discussion of the post please contact Mary MacCuish, Patient Services Supervisor, Patient Services Department, Western Isles Hospital Tel: (01851) 704704&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Training for the position will be provided in-house. This post is subject to Disclosure Scotland checks. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;CLOSING DATE: 21/05/2025

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