Tuesday, October 28, 2025
NHS Orkney

Medical Secretary

Posted: 4 days ago

Job Description

MEDICAL SECRETARYPart Time Permanent Position (25.5 hours) Salary £29,665 - £31,884including Distant Islands Allowance pro-rataHourly Rate £15.38 - £16.53We are looking for a part time, enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and professional team at Skerryvore Practice, based within The Balfour healthcare facility.As Medical Secretary, you will play a key role in delivering high quality reception and administrative support, acting as one of the first points of contact for our patients.This is a busy and varied role requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail,and a strong sense of confidentiality.Applicants must be able to work both independently and as part of our mutually supportive team.Personal development is a high priority for all our members of staff, therefore appropriate initial and ongoing training will be provided.An application pack can be obtained by emailing ork.skerryvorepractice@nhs.scot, by contacting the Practice on (01856) 888 240, or by downloading from our website: www.skerryvorepractice.co.ukApplications should be returned by 5pm on Tuesday 11th NovemberInterviews will take place on Wednesday 26th November This post is subject to Disclosure Scotland ClearancePlease Return Completed Forms ToLanna Conlon, Practice Manager,Skerryvore Practice, The Balfour, Foreland Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1NZ

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