Medical Receptionist

Medical Receptionist Maternity Post

Temporary position for 9 months commencing mid December 2024

Salary hourly rate £11.53 -- £12.61 depending on experience

Due to maternity leave we are looking for a friendly and reliable person to join our hardworking reception team. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be empathetic and enjoy working with the general public. Duties will include dealing with patients at reception and over the telephone, booking and cancelling appointments, signposting patients to appropriate services, issuing prescriptions, processing mail, and all other administrative duties.

You should have excellent attention to detail and you must maintain patient confidentiality at all times. You should be able to work on your own, under pressure and as part of a team.

Experience of working in a GP practice setting and the use of EMIS and Docman is preferred.

Preferred working pattern

Wednesday and Thursday 0800 1630, Friday 0930 -1800 hours.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Jean Day on

Please forward your CV along with covering letter to: Fiona Howieson, Practice Manager, Rothes Medical Practice, Pitteuchar Health Centre, Glenrothes Fife, KY7 4RH or to fiona.howieson@nhs.scot

Closing Date: 1st November 2024

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.