148409 - Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
To provide high quality support in the daily running of the Medical Assessment Unit / Minor Injuries Clinic / SDEC (same day emergency care) as an individual and a team player.
To undertake all administrative duties required to maintain the smooth running of the department
Shifts for this role are:
Week 1: Mon 4pm-8pm | Tue 4pm-8.30pm | Wed – OFF | Thu 4pm-8pm | Fri 4pm-8.30pm | Sat – OFF | Sun – OFF
Week 2: Mon 4pm-8pm | Tue 4pm-8.30pm | Wed – OFF | Thu 4pm-8pm | Fri 4pm-8.30pm | Sat – OFF | Sun – OFF
Week 3: Mon 4pm-8pm | Tue 4pm-8.30pm | Wed – OFF | Thu 4pm-8pm | Fri 4pm-8.30pm | Sat – OFF | Sun – OFF
Week 4: Mon 4pm-8pm | Tue 4pm-8.30pm | Wed – OFF | Thu 4pm-8pm | Fri 4pm-8.30pm | Sat 8am-2pm | Sun 8am-2pm
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Carol Pettigrew on carol.pettigrew@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 148409 - Receptionist roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,362 - £25,368 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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