Receptionist

NHS Scotland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a part-time receptionist for Drumnadrochit Health Centre, working Mondays and Fridays for a total of 13.82 hours per week with unpaid lunch breaks. The role requires basic computer skills, typing, and MS Word, with training in GP systems provided.

You will need strong communication skills to assist patients face-to-face and on the phone, and flexibility to cover for others at short notice.

Qualifications

• Experience with computers, including typing and the use of Microsoft Word is essential.
• Good communication skills with the ability and experience in dealing with people, both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Flexibility to cover for other staff leave at short notice in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and handle front-desk inquiries.
• Answer phone calls and manage reception tasks.
• Provide cover for staff leave as required in a busy practice.

Skills

Typing

MS Word

Customer service

Job description

Drumnadrochit Health Centre

An opportunity has arisen for a part time receptionist at Drumnadrochit Medical Practice to work Mondays & Friday (13.82hrs per week with unpaid lunch breaks. Monday between 10.30/11am & 6pm and Friday between 8.30am & 4.45pm). Experience of working with computers, including typing and the use of Microsoft Word is essential.

Training in GP systems will be available. The successful applicant will have good communication skills with the ability and experience in dealing with people, both face-to-face and over the telephone. Flexibility is essential as you may be required to provide cover for the other staff leave sometimes at short notice. This is a busy practice.

Department contact: Mhairi Marshall Tel: [phone]

Job ref: 260633
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11th October 2026

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values .

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

Remote rural