Practice Receptionist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part Time
- Hours / week
- 21
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term Band 3 Receptionist at Lerwick GP Practice, a salaried practice serving approximately 8,700 patients. This busy and demanding role involves answering public queries, typing letters, and referrals. Previous GP practice experience is an advantage, but on-the-job training will be provided. The contract is for 12 months to allow for workforce planning and review.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258043
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
11/10/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Lerwick GP Practice
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
21
Job posted date:
21/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Shetland
Department:
General Practice/Primary Care
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Job Advert
Practice Receptionist – Lerwick GP Practice (Ref: 258043)
Fixed term post for 12 months
Part Time - 21 hours per week
Band 3, Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Band 3 Receptionist in the Lerwick GP Practice. The Lerwick Practice is a salaried General Practice, providing medical services to a population of approximately 8,700 patients.
This contract is fixed-term from 12 months of start date; to allow for ongoing workforce planning and review of establishment. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
In this busy and demanding post, you will find no two days the same – the Reception staff have a key role in answering queries from members of the public as well as typing letters and referrals. Previous experience o
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