Practice Receptionist - Yell Health Centre; external link

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Receptionist for up to 36 hours per week in the Yell Health Centre. Applications for part‑time hours are welcome, and applicants should note how many hours they are interested in.

The Yell Practice is a salaried General Practice, providing medical services to a population of approximately 1,000 patients across the islands of Yell and Fetlar. 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 of working in a GP Practice would be an advantage, but training on the job will be provided. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake Buttercup training, to enable them to assist with dispensing medication.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity – Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and/or https:///life

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the  website here.

Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current  guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Marianne Smith or Lita Thomason on

Closing date: 22nd November 2026

Interview date: w/c 30th November 2026

* Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.