Ward Receptionist

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a motivated receptionist for a fixed-term position at Raigmore Hospital. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, ensuring effective reception services within a busy medical environment. This challenging yet rewarding position offers a chance to work in a respected healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant administration experience required.
• Excellent communication skills in person and over the phone.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient inpatient reception service for Medical / Surgical wards.
• Cover reception duties Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
• Handle competing demands while maintaining quality service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer literacy

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.

37 hours per week, Fixed term for 1 year – Secondment Opportunity

Monday to Friday covering reception within the hours of 8am till 4pm.

Applications are invited from individuals with relevant administration experience to provide an efficient inpatient reception service for the Medical / Surgical wards within the Acute Services Unit in Raigmore Hospital.

We are looking for a self motivated, friendly and hardworking receptionist to join our team.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills both face to face and on the telephone, a clear and pleasant telephone manner, be able to work under pressure within a fast paced environment and be computer literate.

Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to deal with competing demands as well as having the ability to work as a team player or individually as required are essential skills for this post.

Informal enquiries to : Jennifer Munro – [e-mail]
Tel [phone]

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)

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