222812 Patient Care Advisor

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Medical Practice Receptionist to support the patient care team. You will need excellent communication and computer skills, and while medical practice experience is a plus, training will be provided. Join a friendly team at a bright health centre, working 28.5 hours per week with a salary of £13.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical practice is an advantage but not essential.
• Must be willing to learn on the job.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of receptionists and healthcare professionals.
• Assist with patient care and improve service efficiency.
• Handle the fast-paced reception duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working

Excellent computer skills

Tools

Vision

Job description

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.

Niddrie Medical Practice, Edinburgh

Medical Practice Receptionist – 28.5 hours per week

Salary: £13.24per hr.

We are looking for a Patient Care Advisor (medical receptionist)to join our hardworking and friendly team.

You will join a team of four receptionists, five GPs, a team of specialised nurses, a community link worker, a pharmacist and our manager. We work in a purpose built and bright health centre.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who enjoys team working and is happy to work in the community. You must have excellent computer skills. Our clinical system is Vision. Work can be fast paced at times and you must be willing to learn on the job. Niddrie Medical Practice is a forward thinking, democratic GP training practice and we encourage contributions towards improving the service we provide to our patients and making our systems as efficient as possible.

Previous medical practice experience and/or experience of our clinical system would be an advantage but not essential as training and support will be provided.

A detailed job description and application form is available on request from [e-mail]

Applications must include a current CV and a completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please e-mail your completed application and CV to our practice manager Louise at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is 15/08/2025