Relief Practice Administrator

NHS Orkney; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Job summary

NHS Orkney is seeking a Relief Practice Administrator to join Stronsay GP Practice. The role involves using the clinical system for patient administration, answering calls, and maintaining a welcoming environment for patients and staff.

The post is Relief, based on Stronsay GP Practice, and requires living on Stronsay Island with accommodation not provided. NHS Orkney emphasises confidentiality and professional independence in this position.

Qualifications

• Qualified to SVQ III or equivalent administrative experience.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly with excellent communication skills.
• Must live on Stronsay Island; accommodation is not provided by NHS Orkney.

Responsibilities

• Use the clinical system for patient administration and handling calls.
• Provide a welcoming environment for patients and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Flexible

Education

SVQ III or equivalent

Job description

About The Organisation

NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.

About Orkney

With over 70 islands 20 of them inhabited Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.

The Position

Exciting opportunities has arisen for motivated individuals to join Stronsay GP Practice to provide relief cover. The Practice Administrator plays a key role, undertaking duties which include using the clinical system for patient administration, taking calls and providing a welcoming environment.

The Practice Administrator will be required to perform a wide range of administrative tasks with minimum supervision while ensuring workload is processed efficiently and effectively. This post involves dealing with sensitive information therefore confidentiality is a key element of this role.

The Candidate

Applications are sought from individuals who are qualified to SVQ III or equivalent administrative experience. You must have the ability to work independently, flexibly and have excellent communication skills and live on the specified Island, accommodation is not provided by NHS Orkney.

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration

This post will be based at Stronsay GP Practice

The successful candidate will work: Relief

This post is Relief

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits And Salary

Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is Band 3 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro rata per annum, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please contact

For further guidance on the recruitment process and tips for creating a strong application, please refer to our Candidate Application Pack.

Equal Opportunities

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.