GP receptionist , temporary ( sickness cover) , part-time , immediate start !

Blackwood Medical Practice 125 Carlisle Road Blackwood Lanarkshire ML11 9RT

We have an opening for a FIXED term (up to 6 months)  position for a GP receptionist/personal assistant.

This is to cover ( potentially long term ) staff sickness.

Please note that this contract can be terminated by either side without needing to give any reason or notice.

We are a small team providing GMS contract service to a population of just under 4000 in a suburban/rural set up. We are only 4 minutes drive off M74.The practice has 2 partners and 3 associate GPs, a practice nurse, a phlebotomist, a mental health nurse and 4 receptionist/admin staff .

The job will entail standard receptionist duties including taking phone calls, giving out appointments and results and doing some back office admin jobs like scanning and filing. The candidate might also be required to help the managing partner in administrative tasks. No clinical skill is required .

The job will be in the form of a 4 hour shift every day adding up to a total of 20 hours per week. The candidate should be prepared to work any 4 hour period within 8 AM till  6 PM Monday-Friday. Mutual arrangements regarding the exact shift pattern can be made after discussion with the other receptionists in the practice.

In the  very unfortunate event where our currently off sick staff are unable to resume their jobs, we would certainly consider the new candidate for a permanent  position . 

  • Reference:
  • Salary: £11.50 or higher /hour
  • Work Pattern: Part Time
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  • Posted On: 2nd June 2025
  • Closing Date: 16th June 2025

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please contact:

satyajit.dash@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk