You must be confident with the public, skilled in computer use, able to handle phone inquiries, and capable of working under pressure.

You will manage outpatient tasks, cover staff absences, and provide support in the department. For inquiries, contact the Medical Records Manager or email the recruitment team.

Healthcare

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.

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NHS Scotland

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. Applications are invited for this exciting role within the Outpatient Department at Caithness General Hospital. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible, we would like to hear from you. Applicants must be confident working with the public, using computers, handling telephone call/enquiries and working under pressure. This is a part-time permanent post of 19.73 hours per week, to be worked Wednesday to Friday in accordance with service requirements, however you will also be expected to work additional hours on a regular basis to cover staff absences in other areas within the department. Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Isabel More, Medical Records Manager, Tel: 01955 880371/email: Isabel.more@nhs.scot Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot Jobtrain Ref: 215337 This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Additional Information For Candidates * You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. * DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes * Posts close at midnight on the indicated date * For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ * To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ * Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately * Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates * Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues * We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain * Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments * Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland 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. 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 NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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.Applications are invited for this exciting role within the Outpatient Department at Caithness General Hospital. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible, we would like to hear from you. Applicants must be confident working with the public, using computers, handling telephone call/enquiries and working under pressure.This is a part-time permanent post of 19.73 hours per week, to be worked Wednesday to Friday in accordance with service requirements, however you will also be expected to work additional hours on a regular basis to cover staff absences in other areas within the department.Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Isabel More, Medical Records Manager, Tel: 01955 880371/email: Isabel.more@nhs.scotRecruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scotJobtrain Ref: 215337This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).Additional Information For Candidates * You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. * DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes * Posts close at midnight on the indicated date * For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ * To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ * Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately * Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates * Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues * We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain * Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments * Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland      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.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 compassionDignity and respectOpenness, honesty and responsibilityQuality and teamworkNHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

Outpatient Receptionist - NHS Scotland

&lt;strong&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Applications are invited for this exciting role within the Outpatient Department at Caithness General Hospital. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible, we would like to hear from you. Applicants must be confident working with the public, using computers, handling telephone call/enquiries and working under pressure. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is a part-time permanent post of 19.73 hours per week, to be worked Wednesday to Friday in accordance with service requirements, however you will also be expected to work additional hours on a regular basis to cover staff absences in other areas within the department. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Isabel More, Medical Records Manager, Tel: 01955 880371/email: Isabel.more@nhs.scot &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jobtrain Ref: 215337&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skilled Worker visa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; or a &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Heath and Care Worker visa.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information For Candidates&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Posts close at midnight on the indicated date&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;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 &amp;amp; Bute.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Care and compassion&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dignity and respect&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Openness, honesty and responsibility&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quality and teamwork&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

Outpatient Receptionist

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