Medical Receptionist

NHS Lothian 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.

EDINBURGH ACCESS PRACTICE

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

Full time 37.5 hrs per week

Permanent

Band 2: £19,609 - £21,615

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a medical receptionist and be part of an integrated primary care, health, housing and social work team working together to improve the lives of homeless people who have complex needs.

As medical receptionist your duties will include:

- Participation in a weekly rota covering reception
- Answering phones; clinical filing and general admin
- Ensure standards of patient/carer confidentiality are maintained
- Support clinical staff on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of clinical services
- Liaise with external agencies and ensure effective and efficient communication at all times
- Contribute positively to the support provided to the service users of Edinburgh Access Practice and The Access Place in a trauma-informed way

To support you in your work you will have the opportunity to engage in weekly mindfulness sessions and reflective practice.

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 Isobel Nisbet on 07719 411 281.