OOH Receptionist

Hours of work are 24.7 per week: You will cover a range of daytime, evening and overnight shifts during periods of planned and unplanned (short notice) staff absence, including public holidays, being based in Perth Royal Infirmary.

Internal Applicants - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and organisational skills who can work using their own initiative and work as part of a team to join a busy, dynamic and patient centred service.

The successful candidate will work closely with Out of Hours Team, other Health professionals and Agencies.

You will be the first line of contact for Out of Hours from NHS24 and patients. You should have a good educational background, excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner and basic IT knowledge.

We are looking for individuals who are able to work using their own initiative. Must have ability to work under pressure and take decisive action to preserve service cover and patient safety, possess good oral and written communication skills.