Reception/Administrative/Secretarial...

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Reception/Administrative/Secretarial Support/Dispenser

Band 2 : £26,696 - £28,988 per annum

Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to work in a multi skilled environment, supporting the patients and the clinical teams working at Benbecula Medical Practice/Daliburgh Branch Surgery.

Applicants should be good communicators, be experienced in working in a busy team, be able to multi-task and have a clear understanding of confidentiality. IT skills are essential for this post. In house training will be provided for Practice IT systems.

This role will provide support to the dispensary and administration staff within our 2c Benbecula Medical Practice. This role presents a great opportunity to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective dispensing/reception service, administrative/secretarial support within Benbecula Medical Practice.

NHS Western Isles is legally obliged to ensure all its employees have the right 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.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

For further information, contact, Sheena MacKinnon, Practice Manager on 01870 602215 sheena.mackinnon@nhs.scot or Michelle Taylor Family Health Services Manager on 01851 708005, michelle.taylor44@nhs.scot

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

Closing Date: 23/09/2026

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