Dental Receptionist
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salisbury, SP1 3SL
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
18 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Community Dental Service, Salisbury Are you an organised, friendly and professional administrator who enjoys helping people and providing excellent cu...
The post holder will work as part of a front-line team to deliver high quality services to public and staff. The post holder will be required to arrange appointments and provide information to patients. The role will involve handling payments, maintaining accurate records of transactions, undertaking basic banking and reconciliation duties. The post holder will also provide administrative support to members of the Dental Team. The role requires travel to all 4 sites of the service throughout Wiltshire and Swindon as required. The post holder will be required to work to a flexible shift pattern which will include weekends and bank holiday working.
What you'll be doing
- Welcoming and assisting patients both in person and over the telephone
- Booking, changing and managing appointments
- Providing information and support to patients and visitors
- Processing payments
- Supporting the team with a range of administrative and office tasks
- Helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service
What we're looking for
- Previous administration experience is essential
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
- Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems
- Experience using a dental IT system would be advantageous, although full training will be provided
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We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of general office work
- Experience of operating a cash handling system
- Experience of Health and Safety practice
- Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities
Desirable
- Previous experience of Dental reception work
- Previous experience of working with Dental IT systems
Education
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent training
Desirable
- RSA intermediate or equivalent
- Knowledge of the NHS Dental rules and regualations
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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