Temporary GP Receptionist

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkmuirhill; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Statutory sick pay

Annual leave and bank holidays

Job summary

Blackwood Medical Practice is seeking a part-time GP surgery receptionist to join the team on a fixed-term 6-month basis. The role involves 20 hours per week across Monday to Friday with flexibility for cover as needed. You will manage patient enquiries, appointments, prescriptions, and routine admin in a busy reception area.

Excellent IT skills are essential, with experience using Vision and Docman preferred. NHS pension, sick pay, and annual leave benefits apply in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in general practice or NHS community setting preferred, but full training provided."

Responsibilities

• Greet patients face to face and on the phone.
• Make appointments for patients.
• Process repeat prescription requests.
• Answer general enquiries and liaise with other health care providers.
• Scan clinical correspondence and perform general administration.

Skills

Reception experience

Computer literacy

Tools

Vision

Docman

Job description

Blackwood Medical Practice125 Carlisle RoadBlackwoodLanarkshire ML11 9RT

A fixed term part-time GP surgery receptionist vacancy has arisen within Blackwood Medical Practice.

This post is initially for a fixed period of 6 months, however may be extended subject to requirements of the business.

The post is for 20 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday), however you will be required to be flexible to cover other shifts in the event of sickness or annual leave. Applicants must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include dealing carefully, sensitively and confidentially with patients face to face and on the phone, making appointments, result handling, dealing with general enquiries, processing repeat prescription requests, liaising with other health care providers, scanning clinical correspondence and general administration. You should be a team player with a flexible approach to work and the ability to prioritise your workload around the demands of a busy reception area. The practice uses the Vision clinical system and Docman document management software, so good IT skills are essential.

Experience working within a General Practice or NHS Community setting is preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided. Salary dependant on experience, but will be in line with the National Living Wage. NHS pension scheme available . Statutory sick pay. 6 weeks of annual leave per year and additional bank holidays, up to 10 days per year.

Hours are on a fixed rotational pattern between 8am and 6pm. No out of hours commitments.

• Reference:
• Salary: TBC - meets national minimum wage
• Work Pattern: Part Time
• Contract Type:
• Posted On: 14th October 2026
• Closing Date: 30th November 2026