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Part time 24 hours per week
(pro rata)
Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata)
Shift pattern for Main reception
The successful candidate will be required to do 1 Morning, 1 evening and 1 Night shift each week.
Receptionist (Ref: 216756)
Substantive
Part time 24 hours per week
Band 3* - Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata)
Shift pattern for Main reception
The successful candidate will be required to do 1 Morning, 1 evening and 1 Night shift each week.
Do you have secretarial skills, reception skills or would be interested in general office experience? Do you have experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Standard Grade or equivalent in English? Would you like to play a key role in our busy Medical Records team?
Gilbert Bain Hospital Reception serves as the first place of contact for visitors and patients but is also a vital service centre providing essential support 24/7 for hospital and wider community teams. The department plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely responses, effective communication, and the coordination of resources.
* You will initially be appointed at Band 2 level (Salary range £25,694 £27,900 per annum pro-rata) rising to Band 3 once successful completion of competencies.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role details can be viewed on
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website .
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found
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Closing date: 15/06/2025
Interview date: 23/06/2025
* Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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