Reception/Administrative/Secretarial Support/Dispenser

NHS Scotland; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Western Isles seeks a Reception/Administrative/Secretarial Support/Dispenser at Benbecula Medical Practice/Daliburgh Branch Surgery. The role is band 2 with 36 hours per week and is permanent.

The successful candidate will support patients and clinical teams in a busy environment, handle confidential information, and use Practice IT systems. PVG scheme may be required; closing date 23/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy team environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to handle confidentiality.
• IT skills are essential; in-house training provided for Practice IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispensing and reception services for the Practice.
• Support administrative/secretarial tasks within Benbecula Medical Practice.

Skills

Reception duties

Administrative tasks

Secretarial support

Dispensing support

Tools

Practice IT systems

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.

Reception/Administrative/Secretarial Support/Dispenser

Band 2 : £26,696 - £28,988 per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum

36 Hours per week

Permanent post

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 support to the dispensary and administration staff within our 2c Benbecula Medical Practice. This role presents a great opportunity to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective dispensing/reception service, administrative/secretarial support within Benbecula Medical Practice.

NHS Western Isles is legally obliged to ensure all its employees have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

The successful applicant will be required register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on NHS Scotland website https://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/

For further information, contact, Sheena MacKinnon, Practice Manager on 01870 602215 [e-mail] or Michelle Taylor Family Health Services Manager on 01851 708005,

Closing Date: 23/09/2026

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