Receptionist

NHS Scotland; Lewis (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Distant Islands Allowance

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a friendly Receptionist (Band 2) for Western Isles Hospital. The role covers 30 hours per week on a permanent basis, with a pro rata salary and an additional Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be part of the front of house reception team, delivering a 24/7 service to patients, visitors and staff. The successful candidate should have strong IT, communication and interpersonal skills, accurate keyboarding, and the ability to work well within a busy, rotating shift

Qualifications

• Good IT skills and strong communication/interpersonal skills.
• Accurate keyboard skills with a flexible approach.
• Ability to work in a busy and challenging area as part of a reception team.

Responsibilities

• Work on a rotational shift pattern to provide a 24/7 front of house service.
• Provide confidential, efficient service to patients, visitors and staff.
• Demonstrate good IT skills and teamwork in a busy hospital reception.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Keyboard skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

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.

Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, HS1 2AF

Receptionist

Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata/per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata/per annum

30 hours per week

Permanent Post

For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk

We are looking for a motivated, friendly person for the Western Isles Hospital front of house Reception team who provide a 24 hour 7 days a week service for NHS Western Isles.

This is a key post where you will be part of the Reception team. You will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern providing and effective, efficient and confidential service, which contributes to a positive experience for patients, visitors and staff to the hospital.

We currently have a vacancy for enthusiastic applicants with good IT skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, accurate key board skills, who works well as part of a team, with a flexible approach and the ability to work in a busy and challenging area.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For further information please contact: Nicola Murray, Patient Services Manager, NHS Western Isles. Tel: [phone].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: , along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 23/10/2026

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