Receptionist Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Please note: If part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
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.
**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**
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
JOB TITLE: Receptionist (1 Post)
GRADE: Band 2
HOURS: 37.5 hours (part time applications considered)
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: Cambridge Street House Day Unit
An exciting opportunity has become available working within Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership South West Adult Mental Health Admin Team.
The post holder will be first point of contact for all who visit or receive treatment, as well as being integral to the daily smooth running of the site. You will be working as part of an experienced admin team providing support to the multi-disciplinary clinicians and support workers in areas such as Psychology, Psychiatry, CMHT Nursing/OPD and the Thrive Welcome Team.
The successful candidate should be a highly motivated, organised, multi-tasker with strong communication skills and have experience of working within a reception or customer service environment although training will be given. A commitment to the NHS Lothian Values and quality provision in healthcare is essential for this post.
The post is full time 37.5 hours but for the successful candidate/s we are willing to be flexible and consider 2 part time posts to work together and share the responsibilities.
The Day Unit is based in Edinburgh City Centre near Castle Terrace and the Usher Hall with very good public transport links for buses and trams.
For further information or an informal discussion about this post please contact Joan Brownlie on 0131 374 2204.
