PM240691 - Receptionist / Clerical Officer

Receptionist/Clerical Officer

Band 3 - 37 Hours per week - Permanent

Breast Screening Service - ARI

The Service is based in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and will move to the Baird Family Hospital on building completion. Core hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to provide 8am - 5pm cover.

Overview

A key opportunity to join the Breast Screening team. The successful applicant will work on their own initiative as well as in a team, be self-motivated and able to prioritise conflicting demands. The role requires dealing with service users and colleagues in a confident, caring and empathetic manner, both over the phone and in person. The post holder should be well organised and methodical with excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills. Previous experience of reception duties in a hospital setting and working with the public is desirable.

Interviews

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Enquiries

For informal enquiries, please contact Kim Blake, Unit Support Manager on (Tuesday-Thursday only).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. There will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.