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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Hours / week
- 168.48
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves acting as the first point of contact for patients at a new Walk-in Centre, providing high-quality reception services and administrative support to the clinical team. You will direct patients to appropriate care and contribute to an innovative service aimed at improving patient access and shaping future primary care delivery. The ideal candidate will be flexible and available to work shifts between 12pm and 8pm, Monday to Sunday.
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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:
257026
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
02/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Alness & Invergordon Medical Group
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
168.48
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Primary Care
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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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The Walk-in Centre is being established as part of a Scottish Government strategy to help reduce pressure on GP practices. As part of this pilot, a site has been identified in Invergordon to support patients requiring on-the-day appointments. We are now looking to welcome enthusiastic Care Navigators to join this new team on a fixed-term basis.
The role will involve acting as the first point of contact for patients, providing a high-quality reception service, and delivering administrative support to our clinical team.
You will play a key role in ensuring that patients are directed to the right care, from the right
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