Medical Receptionist

Grade U0E4: 26093 - 28778 per annum pro-rata as part-time

School of Population Health Sciences/Usher Institute/Mackenzie Medical Centre

Part-time: 30 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent contract)

The Opportunity:
To work in a busy friendly medical practice providing general medical services. Our practice list of 8600 is made up from the local population of the southeast of Edinburgh. The team consists of 10 GPs two nurses 8 medical receptionists 1 medical secretary 1 IT/assistant manager and a practice manager.

Your skills and attributes for success:
Excellent communication skills.
Proven organisational skills.
Ability to work in a team and to use own initiative.
Ability to prioritise tasks.

This post part-time (30 hours per week). Monday to Friday - until 6:15pm. 100% on campus working.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Gillian Mossman Practice Manager

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 23^rd April 2026.

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