Receptionist

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join the Clinical Radiology front-of-house team at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. You will warmly welcome patients, manage appointments, update records, and support clinical staff using IT systems.

Candidates should have strong IT and administrative skills, good communication, and be able to work effectively within a team. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with shifts across a Monday–Sunday rota.

Qualifications

• Strong IT and administrative skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team; stock handling experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, visitors and staff in a warm, professional manner.
• Manage appointments and update patient records.
• Support clinical teams using IT systems and maintain stock supplies.

Skills

IT skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

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.

Are you a friendly, organised, and approachable individual with a passion for helping others? Clinical Radiology is currently seeking a Receptionist to join our dedicated team at Ninewells Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional environment where your contribution will make a real difference to patient care.

As a key member of the front-of-house team, you will provide a warm and professional welcome to patients, visitors, and staff. Your responsibilities will include managing appointments, updating records, and supporting clinical teams using IT systems. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, and colleagues, ensuring a smooth and efficient service. Additionally, you will assist with stock control and ordering suppliestraining will be provided if needed.

We are looking for someone with strong IT and administrative skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a positive, can-do attitude. Ability to work as part of a team is essential, and previous experience in stock handling would be advantageous, though not essential.

• Informal enquiries to: Steven Mitchell Admin Supervisor telephone [phone] ext 35079.
• You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week covering shifts Monday Sunday between 8am 8pm on a rotational basis.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.