Job Description

Grade UE04: 25,733 - 28,381 per annum pro-rata

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Part-time: 17.5 hours per week (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday all day)

Open-ended (permanent role)

The Sample Reception of Easter Bush Pathology is looking for an individual to join its reception team.

The Opportunity:

This is a wonderful opportunity for a receptionist to work part-time (0.5FTE) in the Sample Reception area of Easter Bush Pathology. Working hours include Wednesday afternoons only, and Thursdays and Fridays all day . The appointee will work in a small receptionist team, which is responsible for the timely distribution of diagnostic and research samples to 3 busy laboratories and a necropsy unit, supporting the work of 5 hospitals, research and teaching activity in the Veterinary School. This is an excellent opportunity to support us in further enhancing our reputation as a specialist Veterinary Pathology Unit.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Excellent time management.

Basic understanding of the work carried out by a Pathology unit.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Computer literate.

Ability to problem solve and work on own initiative.

Excellent customer service, friendly and professional manner at all times.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary, starting from 25,733 per annum pro-rata depending on experience. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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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 our

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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

4 July 2025.

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